Mlk Jr Blvd. over NS Railroad
GoodLynchburg city, Virginia · .03-CHAMBERS/.07-FILMORE · Structure no. 000000000020538
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 467 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,568
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mlk Jr Blvd. over NS Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mlk Jr Blvd. over NS Railroad in Lynchburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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.
It carries about 10,568 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,783 by 2042. The structure is 467 ft (142.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mlk Jr Blvd. over NS Railroad built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mlk Jr Blvd. over NS Railroad 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Mlk Jr Blvd. over NS Railroad carry?
About 10,568 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Mlk Jr Blvd. over NS Railroad?
The structure is 467 ft (142.3 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Mlk Jr Blvd. over NS Railroad?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.