US Bridges

Commerce RD over Lewis Ck & RTE 254

Good

Staunton city, Virginia · 0126NCL-STAN 006511-A · Structure no. 000000000021976

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,486
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Commerce RD over Lewis Ck & RTE 254 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Commerce RD over Lewis Ck & RTE 254 in Staunton city, Virginia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 75 years old, older 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 2,486 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,772 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCommerce RD
CrossesLewis Ck & RTE 254
Location0126NCL-STAN 006511-A
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyStaunton city
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.15104, -79.05932
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,486 (2022)
Projected traffic2,772 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$115 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Commerce RD over Lewis Ck & RTE 254 built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Commerce RD over Lewis Ck & RTE 254 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 Commerce RD over Lewis Ck & RTE 254 carry?

About 2,486 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Commerce RD over Lewis Ck & RTE 254?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Commerce RD over Lewis Ck & RTE 254?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.