US Bridges

Enterprise Drive over NS Railway

Fair

Lynchburg city, Virginia · .19 Paul. CIR/.15 Dill DR · Structure no. 000000000026781

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Enterprise Drive over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Enterprise Drive over NS Railway in Lynchburg city, Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 15,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,500 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesEnterprise Drive
CrossesNS Railway
Location.19 Paul. CIR/.15 Dill DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLynchburg city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.36394, -79.24761
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2017)
Projected traffic15,500 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Enterprise Drive over NS Railway built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Enterprise Drive 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Enterprise Drive over NS Railway carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Enterprise Drive over NS Railway?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Enterprise Drive over NS Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.