Ninth Street over Kanawha
FairPosted for loadLynchburg city, Virginia · 0003JEFF ST 0001DEAD End · Structure no. 000000000020519
- Built
- 1839
- 186 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ninth Street over Kanawha is a masonry arch - deck carrying Ninth Street over Kanawha in Lynchburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1839, so it is 186 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ninth Street over Kanawha built?
It was built in 1839, making it 186 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ninth Street over Kanawha 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Ninth Street over Kanawha carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ninth Street over Kanawha?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Ninth Street over Kanawha?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.