Miller School Road over Mechums River
FairAlbemarle County, Virginia · .18 FR 637S / .17 to 637N · Structure no. 000000000000692
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 107 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,160
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Miller School Road over Mechums River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Miller School Road over Mechums River in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 2,160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,154 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Miller School Road over Mechums River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Miller School Road over Mechums 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Miller School Road over Mechums River carry?
About 2,160 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Miller School Road over Mechums River?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Miller School Road over Mechums River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.