Lee Hwy 11; 43
Carrying Lee Hwy 11; 43 over JAMES RVR; CSX & RT 1318
0.10 Rt 43W; 0.08 Rt 43E, Botetourt, Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: Lee Hwy 11; 43
The Lee Hwy 11; 43 bridge in Botetourt, Virginia carries Lee Hwy 11; 43 over JAMES RVR; CSX & RT 1318. It does not have a recorded construction year in the NBI. Daily traffic averages 47 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Virginia bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How Lee Hwy 11; 43 compares
Live comparison across Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 47 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000003156
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Lee Hwy 11; 43 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 Lee Hwy 11; 43 against other structures in Botetourt 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 Lee Hwy 11; 43?
Lee Hwy 11; 43 in Botetourt, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is Lee Hwy 11; 43 inspected?
Lee Hwy 11; 43'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 47 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Lee Hwy 11; 43 is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for Lee Hwy 11; 43?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for Lee Hwy 11; 43.
Who is responsible for maintaining Lee Hwy 11; 43?
Ownership is not specified for Lee Hwy 11; 43 in the NBI.
How old is Lee Hwy 11; 43 and does age affect safety?
The construction year for Lee Hwy 11; 43 is not recorded in the NBI.
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.
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