US Bridges

Lynchburg Exp over Garfield Avenue & NS Rwy

Good

Lynchburg city, Virginia · .03-CARROLL/.10-15th St. · Structure no. 000000000020531

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,337
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lynchburg Exp over Garfield Avenue & NS Rwy is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lynchburg Exp over Garfield Avenue & NS Rwy in Lynchburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 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 37,337 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37,588 by 2045. The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLynchburg Exp
CrossesGarfield Avenue & NS Rwy
Location.03-CARROLL/.10-15th St.
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyLynchburg city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.39816, -79.15511
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length149 ft (45.3 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,337 (2022)
Projected traffic37,588 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$234.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lynchburg Exp over Garfield Avenue & NS Rwy built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Lynchburg Exp over Garfield Avenue & NS Rwy 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lynchburg Exp over Garfield Avenue & NS Rwy carry?

About 37,337 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lynchburg Exp over Garfield Avenue & NS Rwy?

The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Lynchburg Exp over Garfield Avenue & NS Rwy?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.