US Bridges

Gilbert Station RD over Norfolk Southern Railway

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Albemarle County, Virginia · 1.70 FR 747 E/1.32 to 784 · Structure no. 000000000000706

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gilbert Station RD over Norfolk Southern Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gilbert Station RD over Norfolk Southern Railway in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 93 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 138 by 2045. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesGilbert Station RD
CrossesNorfolk Southern Railway
Location1.70 FR 747 E/1.32 to 784
RouteCounty Highway 640
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.14596, -78.37386
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2015)
Projected traffic138 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$430 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gilbert Station RD over Norfolk Southern Railway built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Gilbert Station RD over Norfolk Southern Railway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Gilbert Station RD over Norfolk Southern Railway carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Gilbert Station RD over Norfolk Southern Railway?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Gilbert Station RD over Norfolk Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.