US Bridges

Campbell Avenue over Lynchburg Expressway

Fair

Lynchburg city, Virginia · .33 12th ST/.13 1128 · Structure no. 000000000020490

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,002
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Campbell Avenue over Lynchburg Expressway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Campbell Avenue over Lynchburg Expressway in Lynchburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 9,002 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,363 by 2045. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCampbell Avenue
CrossesLynchburg Expressway
Location.33 12th ST/.13 1128
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLynchburg city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.39863, -79.15371
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,002 (2022)
Projected traffic12,363 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 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$752 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Campbell Avenue over Lynchburg Expressway built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Campbell Avenue over Lynchburg Expressway 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Campbell Avenue over Lynchburg Expressway carry?

About 9,002 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Campbell Avenue over Lynchburg Expressway?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Campbell Avenue over Lynchburg Expressway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.