US Bridges

North Milton Road over Rivanna River

Fair

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.07 FR 732 / 0.50 to 250 · Structure no. 000000000000818

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
422 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,604
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Milton Road over Rivanna River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Milton Road over Rivanna River in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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.

It carries about 6,604 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,421 by 2045. The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Milton Road
CrossesRivanna River
Location0.07 FR 732 / 0.50 to 250
RouteCounty Highway 729
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.00663, -78.40059
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length422 ft (128.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,604 (2022)
Projected traffic7,421 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Milton Road over Rivanna River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Milton Road over Rivanna 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does North Milton Road over Rivanna River carry?

About 6,604 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is North Milton Road over Rivanna River?

The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns North Milton Road over Rivanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.