US Bridges

Old Airport Road over Beaver Creek

Good

Bristol city, Virginia · 0.00 E. Rd; 0.06 RTE 11 · Structure no. 000000000019975

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,545
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Airport Road over Beaver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Airport Road over Beaver Creek in Bristol city, Virginia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 62 years old, older 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 14,545 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,801 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Airport Road
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.00 E. Rd; 0.06 RTE 11
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.63113, -82.12154
Functional classUrban 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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length115 ft (35.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,545 (2022)
Projected traffic14,801 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Old Airport Road over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Old Airport Road over Beaver Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Old Airport Road over Beaver Creek carry?

About 14,545 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old Airport Road over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Old Airport Road over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.