Seventh Street over NS Railway/Blackwater CR
FairLynchburg city, Virginia · 0.05-COMMERCE ST/0.05-DE · Structure no. 000000000020521
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 292 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Seventh Street over NS Railway/Blackwater CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Seventh Street over NS Railway/Blackwater CR 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 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2040. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Seventh Street over NS Railway/Blackwater CR built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Seventh Street over NS Railway/Blackwater CR 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Seventh Street over NS Railway/Blackwater CR carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Seventh Street over NS Railway/Blackwater CR?
The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Seventh Street over NS Railway/Blackwater CR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.