US Bridges

Bank Street over Lieutenant Run

Fair

Petersburg city, Virginia · 0.14 to North Crater Road · Structure no. 000000000021186

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,630
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bank Street over Lieutenant Run is a concrete slab carrying Bank Street over Lieutenant Run in Petersburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 5 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 4,630 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,330 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBank Street
CrossesLieutenant Run
Location0.14 to North Crater Road
RouteU.S. Route 301
CountyPetersburg city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.23231, -77.39622
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,630 (2022)
Projected traffic5,330 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$323 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bank Street over Lieutenant Run built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bank Street over Lieutenant Run 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Bank Street over Lieutenant Run carry?

About 4,630 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bank Street over Lieutenant Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Bank Street over Lieutenant Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.