Lee Hwy./Rte 11
Carrying Lee Hwy./Rte 11 over Buffalo Creek
1.68-N Trout;0.12-S Trout, Botetourt, Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: Lee Hwy./Rte 11
The Lee Hwy./Rte 11 bridge in Botetourt, Virginia carries Lee Hwy./Rte 11 over Buffalo Creek. It was built in 1998, making it 28 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 18.9 meters (62 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,099 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 76.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How Lee Hwy./Rte 11 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
- 1998
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 18.9 m (62 ft)
- Deck Width
- 17.7 m (58 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 6,099 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000025263
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) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Lee Hwy./Rte 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 Lee Hwy./Rte 11 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./Rte 11?
Lee Hwy./Rte 11 in Botetourt, 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 Lee Hwy./Rte 11 inspected?
Lee Hwy./Rte 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 6,099 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Lee Hwy./Rte 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 Lee Hwy./Rte 11?
Lee Hwy./Rte 11 has an NBI inventory load rating of 76.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining Lee Hwy./Rte 11?
Lee Hwy./Rte 11 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is Lee Hwy./Rte 11 and does age affect safety?
Lee Hwy./Rte 11 was built in 1998, making it 28 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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