US Bridges

Route 11 Business over Route 11-BYPASS

Fair

Lexington city, Virginia · 0.09 11 BYPASS-0.90 Rt 60 · Structure no. 000000000020478

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,292
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 11 Business over Route 11-BYPASS is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 11 Business over Route 11-BYPASS in Lexington city, Virginia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 8,292 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,246 by 2045. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 11 Business
CrossesRoute 11-BYPASS
Location0.09 11 BYPASS-0.90 Rt 60
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyLexington city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.78958, -79.42957
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,292 (2022)
Projected traffic9,246 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 11 Business over Route 11-BYPASS built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 11 Business over Route 11-BYPASS 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Route 11 Business over Route 11-BYPASS carry?

About 8,292 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 11 Business over Route 11-BYPASS?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Route 11 Business over Route 11-BYPASS?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.