Winchester Street over Fishing Creek
GoodLynchburg city, Virginia · 0.50 Wn.R.Rd. 0.20 Lor.St · Structure no. 000000000023402
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 270
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Winchester Street over Fishing Creek is a concrete slab carrying Winchester Street over Fishing Creek in Lynchburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Winchester Street over Fishing Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Winchester Street over Fishing Creek 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Winchester Street over Fishing Creek carry?
About 270 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Winchester Street over Fishing Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Winchester Street over Fishing Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.