US Bridges

Monacan Trail Road over RTE 654_(BARRACKS Road)

Fair

Albemarle County, Virginia · 1.36FR250/0.11WCL Chville · Structure no. 000000000000475

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
52,270
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monacan Trail Road over RTE 654_(BARRACKS Road) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Monacan Trail Road over RTE 654_(BARRACKS Road) in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 52,270 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,334 by 2045. The structure is 187 ft (57.1 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMonacan Trail Road
CrossesRTE 654_(BARRACKS Road)
Location1.36FR250/0.11WCL Chville
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.05697, -78.50413
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length187 ft (57.1 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,270 (2022)
Projected traffic71,334 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$60 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Monacan Trail Road over RTE 654_(BARRACKS Road) built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monacan Trail Road over RTE 654_(BARRACKS Road) 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Monacan Trail Road over RTE 654_(BARRACKS Road) carry?

About 52,270 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Monacan Trail Road over RTE 654_(BARRACKS Road)?

The structure is 187 ft (57.1 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Monacan Trail Road over RTE 654_(BARRACKS Road)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.