US Bridges

Burnley Station RD over Norfolk Southern Railway

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Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.70 FR 644 / 2.19 to 20 · Structure no. 000000000000711

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burnley Station RD over Norfolk Southern Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burnley Station RD over Norfolk Southern Railway in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 270 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2045. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesBurnley Station RD
CrossesNorfolk Southern Railway
Location0.70 FR 644 / 2.19 to 20
RouteCounty Highway 641
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.16922, -78.33934
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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2021)
Projected traffic400 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$390 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Burnley Station RD over Norfolk Southern Railway built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Burnley 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 Burnley Station RD over Norfolk Southern Railway carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Burnley Station RD over Norfolk Southern Railway?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Burnley Station RD over Norfolk Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.