Old Forest Road over NS Railroad
GoodLynchburg city, Virginia · .99 460 / .90 Wcl Lynch · Structure no. 000000000020558
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 92 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,586
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Forest Road over NS Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Forest Road over NS Railroad in Lynchburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 77 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 7,586 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,345 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 Old Forest Road over NS Railroad built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Old Forest Road 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Old Forest Road over NS Railroad carry?
About 7,586 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old Forest Road over NS Railroad?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Old Forest Road over NS Railroad?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.