US Bridges

Seminole Trail Sbl over North Fork Rivanna River

Good

Albemarle County, Virginia · 1.64FR649&3.10TO Greenecl · Structure no. 000000000000463

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
254 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,995
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seminole Trail Sbl over North Fork Rivanna River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Seminole Trail Sbl over North Fork Rivanna River in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,995 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,733 by 2042. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSeminole Trail Sbl
CrossesNorth Fork Rivanna River
Location1.64FR649&3.10TO Greenecl
RouteU.S. Route 29
Coordinates38.1521, -78.42232
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,995 (2022)
Projected traffic27,733 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 Seminole Trail Sbl over North Fork Rivanna River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seminole Trail Sbl over North Fork Rivanna River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Seminole Trail Sbl over North Fork Rivanna River carry?

About 18,995 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Seminole Trail Sbl over North Fork Rivanna River?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Seminole Trail Sbl over North Fork Rivanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.