US Bridges

Byers St/Parking over Lewis Creek

Fair

Staunton city, Virginia · 0.02 W JNSON-0.10 S Lewis · Structure no. 000000000031574

Built
1901
124 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,700
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Byers St/Parking over Lewis Creek is a concrete slab carrying Byers St/Parking over Lewis Creek in Staunton city, Virginia. It was built in 1901, so it is 124 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 5 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 4,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,456 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 58 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesByers St/Parking
CrossesLewis Creek
Location0.02 W JNSON-0.10 S Lewis
RouteCity Street 0
CountyStaunton city
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.14808, -79.07286
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2020)
Projected traffic6,456 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Byers St/Parking over Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025.

What condition is Byers St/Parking 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 Byers St/Parking over Lewis Creek carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Byers St/Parking over Lewis Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Byers St/Parking over Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.