US Bridges

US 11- Lee Highway over NS Railway

Good

Smyth County, Virginia · 2.6M FR 107;1.55M to I-81 · Structure no. 000000000030126

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
248 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,374
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11- Lee Highway over NS Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 11- Lee Highway over NS Railway in Smyth County, Virginia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,374 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,107 by 2042. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 11- Lee Highway
CrossesNS Railway
Location2.6M FR 107;1.55M to I-81
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates36.81116, -81.64498
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,374 (2022)
Projected traffic7,107 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 11- Lee Highway over NS Railway built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 11- Lee Highway over NS Railway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does US 11- Lee Highway over NS Railway carry?

About 6,374 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is US 11- Lee Highway over NS Railway?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 11- Lee Highway over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.