US Bridges

Johnson Road over Lieutenant Run

Fair

Petersburg city, Virginia · I-95 .2 N Jefferson ST · Structure no. 000000000031854

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
820
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson Road over Lieutenant Run is a concrete culvert carrying Johnson Road over Lieutenant Run in Petersburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 820 vehicles a day, projected to reach 907 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJohnson Road
CrossesLieutenant Run
LocationI-95 .2 N Jefferson ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.20912, -77.40298
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2022)
Projected traffic907 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Johnson Road over Lieutenant Run built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnson Road 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 Johnson Road over Lieutenant Run carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Johnson Road over Lieutenant Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson Road over Lieutenant Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.