GERMANTOWN ROAD
Carrying GERMANTOWN ROAD over SPRING CREEK
.3 FR 683 & 1.3 TO 700, Lunenburg, Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: GERMANTOWN ROAD
The GERMANTOWN ROAD bridge in Lunenburg, Virginia carries GERMANTOWN ROAD over SPRING CREEK. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 12.7 meters (42 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 158 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 culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 88.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How GERMANTOWN ROAD compares
Live comparison across Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1968
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 12.7 m (42 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 158 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000011669
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 GERMANTOWN ROAD 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 GERMANTOWN ROAD 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 GERMANTOWN ROAD?
GERMANTOWN ROAD in Lunenburg, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is GERMANTOWN ROAD inspected?
GERMANTOWN ROAD'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 158 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GERMANTOWN ROAD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for GERMANTOWN ROAD?
GERMANTOWN ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 88.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining GERMANTOWN ROAD?
GERMANTOWN ROAD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is GERMANTOWN ROAD and does age affect safety?
GERMANTOWN ROAD was built in 1968, making it 58 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.
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