12th Street over NS Railway
FairLynchburg city, Virginia · .12 501 / 1.22 Ncl Lync · Structure no. 000000000020555
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,519
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
12th Street over NS Railway is a concrete slab carrying 12th Street over NS Railway in Lynchburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 8,519 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,499 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 12th Street over NS Railway built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is 12th Street over NS Railway 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 2023.
How much traffic does 12th Street over NS Railway carry?
About 8,519 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 12th Street over NS Railway?
The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns 12th Street over NS Railway?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.