US Bridges

Odd Fellows Road over NS Railway

Good

Lynchburg city, Virginia · 0.25 to 128-0.36 to 29 Bu · Structure no. 000000000030853

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,817
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Odd Fellows Road over NS Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Odd Fellows Road over NS Railway in Lynchburg city, Virginia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,817 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,601 by 2042. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOdd Fellows Road
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.25 to 128-0.36 to 29 Bu
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.38325, -79.16286
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,817 (2022)
Projected traffic7,601 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Odd Fellows Road over NS Railway built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Odd Fellows Road over NS Railway 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Odd Fellows Road over NS Railway carry?

About 6,817 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Odd Fellows Road over NS Railway?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Odd Fellows Road over NS Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.