US Bridges

A Street over Steele Run

Good

Waynesboro city, Virginia · 0.6 Mi. E of RTE 340 · Structure no. 000000000031774

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,316
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

A Street over Steele Run is a concrete culvert carrying A Street over Steele Run in Waynesboro city, Virginia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 1,316 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,354 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesA Street
CrossesSteele Run
Location0.6 Mi. E of RTE 340
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.07319, -78.85956
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,316 (2022)
Projected traffic1,354 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was A Street over Steele Run built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is A Street over Steele Run 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does A Street over Steele Run carry?

About 1,316 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is A Street over Steele Run?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns A Street over Steele Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.