US Bridges

E Washington ST over Lieutenant Run

Fair

Petersburg city, Virginia · I-95 .2 N Jefferson ST · Structure no. 000000000031853

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Washington ST over Lieutenant Run is a concrete culvert carrying E Washington ST over Lieutenant Run in Petersburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 23,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,413 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Washington ST
CrossesLieutenant Run
LocationI-95 .2 N Jefferson ST
RouteU.S. Route 460
Coordinates37.22902, -77.3965
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (2022)
Projected traffic25,413 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 E Washington ST over Lieutenant Run built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Washington ST 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does E Washington ST over Lieutenant Run carry?

About 23,000 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is E Washington ST over Lieutenant Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns E Washington ST over Lieutenant Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.