US Bridges

Proffit Road over Norfolk Southern Railway

FairPosted for load

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.01 FR 819 / 1.55 to 830 · Structure no. 000000000000716

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
125 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,520
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Proffit Road over Norfolk Southern Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Proffit Road over Norfolk Southern Railway in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2006, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,520 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,139 by 2045. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesProffit Road
CrossesNorfolk Southern Railway
Location0.01 FR 819 / 1.55 to 830
RouteCounty Highway 649
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.10869, -78.42449
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2 (+5 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,520 (2022)
Projected traffic5,139 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$550 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Proffit Road over Norfolk Southern Railway built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Proffit Road over Norfolk Southern Railway 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Proffit Road over Norfolk Southern Railway carry?

About 3,520 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Proffit Road over Norfolk Southern Railway?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Proffit Road over Norfolk Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.