US Bridges

James River Road over Rockfish River

Fair

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.00NELSON CL/O.11 to 602 · Structure no. 000000000000667

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
215 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
199
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

James River Road over Rockfish River is a concrete tee beam carrying James River Road over Rockfish River in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 199 vehicles a day, projected to reach 226 by 2045. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesJames River Road
CrossesRockfish River
Location0.00NELSON CL/O.11 to 602
RouteCounty Highway 626
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.73248, -78.64838
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic199 (2018)
Projected traffic226 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was James River Road over Rockfish River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is James River Road over Rockfish 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does James River Road over Rockfish River carry?

About 199 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is James River Road over Rockfish River?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns James River Road over Rockfish River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.