US Bridges

E Nelson Street over Pk Lot & Varner Lane

Good

Lexington city, Virginia · 0.11 Rt 11 N Business · Structure no. 000000000030373

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,222
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Nelson Street over Pk Lot & Varner Lane is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Nelson Street over Pk Lot & Varner Lane in Lexington city, Virginia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 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 7,222 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,053 by 2042. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Nelson Street
CrossesPk Lot & Varner Lane
Location0.11 Rt 11 N Business
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates37.78297, -79.44128
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating62.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,222 (2022)
Projected traffic8,053 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E Nelson Street over Pk Lot & Varner Lane built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Nelson Street over Pk Lot & Varner Lane 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does E Nelson Street over Pk Lot & Varner Lane carry?

About 7,222 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E Nelson Street over Pk Lot & Varner Lane?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns E Nelson Street over Pk Lot & Varner Lane?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.