Glade Road over Rockfish River
FairAlbemarle County, Virginia · At Nelson CL/0.02 to 602 · Structure no. 000000000000812
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 194 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 293
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Glade Road over Rockfish River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glade Road over Rockfish River in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 293 vehicles a day, projected to reach 333 by 2045. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Glade Road over Rockfish River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Glade Road over Rockfish 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Glade Road over Rockfish River carry?
About 293 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is Glade Road over Rockfish River?
The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Glade Road over Rockfish River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.