US Bridges

Monticello Avenue over Moores Creek

Fair

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.72 FR 53/0.06 Scl Charl · Structure no. 000000000000443

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,277
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monticello Avenue over Moores Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Monticello Avenue over Moores Creek in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 8,277 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,086 by 2045. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMonticello Avenue
CrossesMoores Creek
Location0.72 FR 53/0.06 Scl Charl
RouteState Highway 20
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.01325, -78.47528
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,277 (2022)
Projected traffic12,086 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Monticello Avenue over Moores Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monticello Avenue over Moores Creek 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 Monticello Avenue over Moores Creek carry?

About 8,277 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Monticello Avenue over Moores Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Monticello Avenue over Moores Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.