US Bridges

Third Avenue West over Stream

Good

Danville city, Virginia · .03 Downey .03 Wendin · Structure no. 000000000031312

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Third Avenue West over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Third Avenue West over Stream in Danville city, Virginia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesThird Avenue West
CrossesStream
Location.03 Downey .03 Wendin
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDanville city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.61075, -79.39975
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2020)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Third Avenue West over Stream built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Third Avenue West over Stream 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Third Avenue West over Stream carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Third Avenue West over Stream?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Third Avenue West over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.