US Bridges

Scottsville Road over Stream

Fair

Albemarle County, Virginia · 6.03 FR 708 / 1.29 to 53 · Structure no. 000000000000420

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,398
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scottsville Road over Stream is a concrete slab carrying Scottsville Road over Stream in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 93 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,398 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,134 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesScottsville Road
CrossesStream
Location6.03 FR 708 / 1.29 to 53
RouteState Highway 20
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.99131, -78.49634
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,398 (2022)
Projected traffic7,134 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$150 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scottsville Road over Stream built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is Scottsville Road over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Scottsville Road over Stream carry?

About 6,398 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Scottsville Road over Stream?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Scottsville Road over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.