US Bridges

Dickerson Road over North Fork Rivanna River

Fair

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.62 to 1030 /1.37 FR 850 · Structure no. 000000000000649

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
340 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
162
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dickerson Road over North Fork Rivanna River is a steel truss - thru carrying Dickerson Road over North Fork Rivanna River in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 101 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 162 vehicles a day, projected to reach 181 by 2045. The structure is 340 ft (103.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDickerson Road
CrossesNorth Fork Rivanna River
Location0.62 to 1030 /1.37 FR 850
RouteCounty Highway 606
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.16287, -78.42508
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+9 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length340 ft (103.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic162 (2022)
Projected traffic181 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$510 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dickerson Road over North Fork Rivanna River built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Dickerson Road over North Fork Rivanna River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Dickerson Road over North Fork Rivanna River carry?

About 162 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Dickerson Road over North Fork Rivanna River?

The structure is 340 ft (103.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Dickerson Road over North Fork Rivanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.