US Bridges

Old Ivy Road over Route 29 & 250 Bypass

Poor

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.66 FR 250 /0.06 to 855 · Structure no. 000000000000638

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,052
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Ivy Road over Route 29 & 250 Bypass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 7,052 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,100 by 2045. The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Ivy Road
CrossesRoute 29 & 250 Bypass
Location0.66 FR 250 /0.06 to 855
RouteCounty Highway 601
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.04961, -78.52441
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length170 ft (51.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,052 (2022)
Projected traffic10,100 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$450 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is Old Ivy Road over Route 29 & 250 Bypass in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

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

About 7,052 vehicles per day (2022 count).

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

The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Old Ivy Road over Route 29 & 250 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.