FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SYCAMORE STREET

Carrying SYCAMORE STREET over LIEUTENANT RUN

0.07 TO VIRGINIA AVENUE, Petersburg city, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
48 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SYCAMORE STREET

The SYCAMORE STREET bridge in Petersburg city, Virginia carries SYCAMORE STREET over LIEUTENANT RUN. It was built in 1945, making it 81 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 6.4 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,965 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 48.4 metric tons.

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

How SYCAMORE STREET compares

▲ 2.4
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Top 40%
Higher load rating than 60% of Virginia bridges
41
Bridges in Petersburg city · 3 in Poor condition
SYCAMORE STREET 48.4 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
71.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
13.2
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
48.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1945
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
6.4 m (21 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
8,965 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000021185

How to read this record

SYCAMORE STREET is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare SYCAMORE STREET against other structures in Petersburg city 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 SYCAMORE STREET?

SYCAMORE STREET in Petersburg city, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SYCAMORE STREET inspected?

SYCAMORE STREET'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 8,965 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for SYCAMORE STREET?

SYCAMORE STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 48.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SYCAMORE STREET?

SYCAMORE STREET is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is SYCAMORE STREET and does age affect safety?

SYCAMORE STREET was built in 1945, making it 81 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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