US Bridges

Lyndhurst Road over South River

Fair

Waynesboro city, Virginia · 0045WCL-WAYN 0145340 & 52 · Structure no. 000000000022293

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,553
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lyndhurst Road over South River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lyndhurst Road over South River in Waynesboro city, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5,553 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,192 by 2045. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLyndhurst Road
CrossesSouth River
Location0045WCL-WAYN 0145340 & 52
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWaynesboro city
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.05703, -78.90756
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,553 (2022)
Projected traffic6,192 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Lyndhurst Road over South River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lyndhurst Road over South River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Lyndhurst Road over South River carry?

About 5,553 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lyndhurst Road over South River?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Lyndhurst Road over South River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.