US Bridges

Lee Highway over Spring Branch

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Virginia · .40 Ecl BRIS;7.2 Wcl Abin · Structure no. 000000000018837

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,888
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Highway over Spring Branch is a concrete slab carrying Lee Highway over Spring Branch in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,888 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,795 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Highway
CrossesSpring Branch
Location.40 Ecl BRIS;7.2 Wcl Abin
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyWashington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.64004, -82.10581
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,888 (2022)
Projected traffic8,795 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Highway over Spring Branch built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Highway over Spring Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Lee Highway over Spring Branch carry?

About 7,888 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lee Highway over Spring Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Highway over Spring Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.