US Bridges

Greenville Ave. over Lewis Creek

Fair

Staunton city, Virginia · Coalter St.At Commerce RD · Structure no. 000000000021981

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,457
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenville Ave. over Lewis Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Greenville Ave. over Lewis Creek in Staunton city, Virginia. It was built in 1950, 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 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 2,457 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,740 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGreenville Ave.
CrossesLewis Creek
LocationCoalter St.At Commerce RD
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyStaunton city
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.1473, -79.06829
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,457 (2022)
Projected traffic2,740 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$110 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greenville Ave. over Lewis Creek built?

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

What condition is Greenville Ave. over Lewis Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Greenville Ave. over Lewis Creek carry?

About 2,457 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Greenville Ave. over Lewis Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Greenville Ave. over Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.