US Bridges

5th Street over 7th O Ns;csx;james Rv @

Fair

Lynchburg city, Virginia · .02-RT.501 & .00-AMHERST · Structure no. 000000000020541

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,808 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
13,992
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

5th Street over 7th O Ns;csx;james Rv @ is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 5th Street over 7th O Ns;csx;james Rv @ 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 5 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 13,992 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,601 by 2045. The structure is 1,808 ft (551.1 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries5th Street
Crosses7th O Ns;csx;james Rv @
Location.02-RT.501 & .00-AMHERST
RouteState Highway 163
CountyLynchburg city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.4182, -79.14371
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,808 ft (551.1 m)
Longest span161 ft (49.1 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,992 (2022)
Projected traffic15,601 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5th Street over 7th O Ns;csx;james Rv @ built?

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

What condition is 5th Street over 7th O Ns;csx;james Rv @ 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 2023.

How much traffic does 5th Street over 7th O Ns;csx;james Rv @ carry?

About 13,992 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 5th Street over 7th O Ns;csx;james Rv @?

The structure is 1,808 ft (551.1 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns 5th Street over 7th O Ns;csx;james Rv @?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.