US Bridges

Lewis Street over Peyton Creek

Good

Staunton city, Virginia · 0008RTE. 250 0000WAYT ST · Structure no. 000000000021975

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,085
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lewis Street over Peyton Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Lewis Street over Peyton Creek in Staunton city, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,085 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,555 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLewis Street
CrossesPeyton Creek
Location0008RTE. 250 0000WAYT ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.15541, -79.07469
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,085 (2022)
Projected traffic4,555 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 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 Lewis Street over Peyton Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lewis Street over Peyton Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lewis Street over Peyton Creek carry?

About 4,085 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lewis Street over Peyton Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Lewis Street over Peyton Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.