17th Street over Indian Gap Run
FairBuena Vista city, Virginia · 0.01WALNUT AV0.05CHESTNUT · Structure no. 000000000020062
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,385
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
17th Street over Indian Gap Run is a concrete slab carrying 17th Street over Indian Gap Run in Buena Vista city, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,385 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,544 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 17th Street over Indian Gap Run built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is 17th Street over Indian Gap Run 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does 17th Street over Indian Gap Run carry?
About 1,385 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 17th Street over Indian Gap Run?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns 17th Street over Indian Gap Run?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.