US Bridges

Statler Blvd. over CSX Rwy & Private Road

Fair

Staunton city, Virginia · 0010250 0067254 · Structure no. 000000000021993

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
196 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,608
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Statler Blvd. over CSX Rwy & Private Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Statler Blvd. over CSX Rwy & Private Road in Staunton city, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 12,608 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,058 by 2042. The structure is 196 ft (59.8 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesStatler Blvd.
CrossesCSX Rwy & Private Road
Location0010250 0067254
RouteState Highway 261
CountyStaunton city
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.14431, -79.05595
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length196 ft (59.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,608 (2022)
Projected traffic14,058 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Statler Blvd. over CSX Rwy & Private Road built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Statler Blvd. over CSX Rwy & Private Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does Statler Blvd. over CSX Rwy & Private Road carry?

About 12,608 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Statler Blvd. over CSX Rwy & Private Road?

The structure is 196 ft (59.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Statler Blvd. over CSX Rwy & Private Road?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.