US Bridges

Ivy Road over Route 29 & 250 Bypass

Fair

Albemarle County, Virginia · .25 FR 809 & .65 Wcl Chlv · Structure no. 000000000000621

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,182
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ivy Road over Route 29 & 250 Bypass is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ivy Road over Route 29 & 250 Bypass in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 11,182 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,468 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIvy Road
CrossesRoute 29 & 250 Bypass
Location.25 FR 809 & .65 Wcl Chlv
RouteU.S. Route 250
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.04838, -78.52479
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,182 (2022)
Projected traffic12,468 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$260.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ivy Road over Route 29 & 250 Bypass built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ivy Road over Route 29 & 250 Bypass 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ivy Road over Route 29 & 250 Bypass carry?

About 11,182 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ivy Road over Route 29 & 250 Bypass?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Ivy Road over Route 29 & 250 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.