FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LONGVIEW DRIVE

Carrying LONGVIEW DRIVE over STONY CREEK

.3 FR 621 & 1.8 TO 668, Lunenburg, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
39 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LONGVIEW DRIVE

The LONGVIEW DRIVE bridge in Lunenburg, Virginia carries LONGVIEW DRIVE over STONY CREEK. It was built in 1984, making it 42 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 13.7 meters (45 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 70 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 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.0 metric tons.

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

How LONGVIEW DRIVE compares

▼ 7.0
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Bottom 45%
Lower load rating than 55% of Virginia bridges
88
Bridges in Lunenburg · 13 in Poor condition
LONGVIEW DRIVE 39.0 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
94.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
39.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1984
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
13.7 m (45 ft)
Deck Width
6.9 m (23 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
70 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000011580

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LONGVIEW DRIVE 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 LONGVIEW DRIVE against other structures in Lunenburg 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 LONGVIEW DRIVE?

LONGVIEW DRIVE in Lunenburg, Virginia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LONGVIEW DRIVE inspected?

LONGVIEW DRIVE'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 70 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LONGVIEW DRIVE 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 LONGVIEW DRIVE?

LONGVIEW DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LONGVIEW DRIVE?

LONGVIEW DRIVE is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is LONGVIEW DRIVE and does age affect safety?

LONGVIEW DRIVE was built in 1984, making it 42 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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