Decca Lane over Mechums River
GoodAlbemarle County, Virginia · 1.26 FR 676 / 0.52 to 614 · Structure no. 000000000000742
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 182 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 181
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Decca Lane over Mechums River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Decca Lane over Mechums River in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 181 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 184 by 2045. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Decca Lane over Mechums River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Decca Lane over Mechums River 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Decca Lane over Mechums River carry?
About 181 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Decca Lane over Mechums River?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Decca Lane over Mechums River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.