FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LEWIS CROSSING LN

Carrying LEWIS CROSSING LN over LEWIS CREEK

0.10DEADEND - 0.05 TO 790, Augusta, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
10 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LEWIS CROSSING LN

The LEWIS CROSSING LN bridge in Augusta, Virginia carries LEWIS CROSSING LN over LEWIS CREEK. It was built in 1923, making it 103 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 9.3 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 10.0 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How LEWIS CROSSING LN compares

▼ 36.0
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of Virginia bridges
358
Bridges in Augusta · 10 in Poor condition
LEWIS CROSSING LN 10.0 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
42.1 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
20.5
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
Special reductions
−8.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
10.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1923
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.3 m (31 ft)
Deck Width
4.9 m (16 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
10 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000002408

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LEWIS CROSSING LN is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare LEWIS CROSSING LN against other structures in Augusta and across Virginia. Virginia bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for LEWIS CROSSING LN?

LEWIS CROSSING LN in Augusta, Virginia has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LEWIS CROSSING LN inspected?

LEWIS CROSSING LN's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 10 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LEWIS CROSSING LN is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for LEWIS CROSSING LN?

LEWIS CROSSING LN has an NBI inventory load rating of 10.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LEWIS CROSSING LN?

LEWIS CROSSING LN is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is LEWIS CROSSING LN and does age affect safety?

LEWIS CROSSING LN was built in 1923, making it 103 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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