US Bridges

Route 501 over NS Railway

Fair

Lynchburg city, Virginia · 0.2-OLDFORESTRD/1-RTE620 · Structure no. 000000000020592

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,848
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 501 over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 501 over NS Railway in Lynchburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 6 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 13,848 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,977 by 2042. The structure is 193 ft (58.7 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRoute 501
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.2-OLDFORESTRD/1-RTE620
RouteU.S. Route 501
CountyLynchburg city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.40252, -79.22374
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length193 ft (58.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,848 (2022)
Projected traffic14,977 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 501 over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 501 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Route 501 over NS Railway carry?

About 13,848 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 501 over NS Railway?

The structure is 193 ft (58.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Route 501 over NS Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.