US Bridges

Route 0060 over Woods Creek/Trail

Fair

Lexington city, Virginia · .98 Ecl Lex & .47 Wcl Lex · Structure no. 000000000020483

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,368
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0060 over Woods Creek/Trail is a concrete tee beam carrying Route 0060 over Woods Creek/Trail in Lexington city, Virginia. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 4,368 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,870 by 2045. The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 0060
CrossesWoods Creek/Trail
Location.98 Ecl Lex & .47 Wcl Lex
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyLexington city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.78775, -79.44784
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length128 ft (38.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,368 (2022)
Projected traffic4,870 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$240 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0060 over Woods Creek/Trail built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0060 over Woods Creek/Trail 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 0060 over Woods Creek/Trail carry?

About 4,368 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 0060 over Woods Creek/Trail?

The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0060 over Woods Creek/Trail?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.