US Bridges

Wiggington Road over Route 501

GoodPosted for load

Lynchburg city, Virginia · .01-IVYCRLN/.01 Burnhamln · Structure no. 000000000020520

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,857
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wiggington Road over Route 501 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wiggington Road over Route 501 in Lynchburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,857 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,134 by 2042. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 62 ft wide.

CarriesWiggington Road
CrossesRoute 501
Location.01-IVYCRLN/.01 Burnhamln
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.41552, -79.23162
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,857 (2022)
Projected traffic5,134 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wiggington Road over Route 501 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wiggington Road over Route 501 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Wiggington Road over Route 501 carry?

About 3,857 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wiggington Road over Route 501?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Wiggington Road over Route 501?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.