RADFORD RD./RT 11
Carrying RADFORD RD./RT 11 over PLUM CREEK
0.46-RT783;2.11-RT177, Montgomery, Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RADFORD RD./RT 11
The RADFORD RD./RT 11 bridge in Montgomery, Virginia carries RADFORD RD./RT 11 over PLUM CREEK. It was built in 1988, making it 38 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 44.8 meters (147 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,399 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked 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 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 69.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RADFORD RD./RT 11 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- Year Built
- 1988
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 44.8 m (147 ft)
- Deck Width
- 14.4 m (47 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 5,399 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000012111
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • 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 RADFORD RD./RT 11 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 RADFORD RD./RT 11 against other structures in Montgomery 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 RADFORD RD./RT 11?
RADFORD RD./RT 11 in Montgomery, Virginia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RADFORD RD./RT 11 inspected?
RADFORD RD./RT 11'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 5,399 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RADFORD RD./RT 11 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 RADFORD RD./RT 11?
RADFORD RD./RT 11 has an NBI inventory load rating of 69.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RADFORD RD./RT 11?
RADFORD RD./RT 11 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is RADFORD RD./RT 11 and does age affect safety?
RADFORD RD./RT 11 was built in 1988, making it 38 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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