Lowesville Road over Buffalo River

Good Condition88 years old1,043 vehicles/day

Location

StateVirginia
CountyAmherst
Location0.00-rt 617n/0.20-rt 617s
CarriesLowesville Road
CrossesBuffalo River
Coordinates37.65447, -79.10304

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck8 (Very Good)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length109.6 ft (33.4 m)
Max Span49.9 ft (15.2 m)
Deck Width29.5 ft (9 m)
Deck Area300.6 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1938 (reconstructed 2019)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,043 (2022)
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000001551

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