Laurel Avenue SW over Benges Branch
PoorPosted for loadNorton city, Virginia · 0.01 MI FR 12th ST · Structure no. 000000000022445
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 440
- 1990 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Laurel Avenue SW over Benges Branch is a concrete slab carrying Laurel Avenue SW over Benges Branch in Norton city, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 440 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 33 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Laurel Avenue SW over Benges Branch built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Laurel Avenue SW over Benges Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Laurel Avenue SW over Benges Branch carry?
About 440 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Laurel Avenue SW over Benges Branch?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Laurel Avenue SW over Benges Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.