US Bridges

Browns Gap Tpk over Lane Branch

Fair

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.65 FR 674 / 0.25 to 672 · Structure no. 000000000000864

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,725
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Browns Gap Tpk over Lane Branch is a concrete slab carrying Browns Gap Tpk over Lane Branch in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, 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 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 1,725 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,923 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesBrowns Gap Tpk
CrossesLane Branch
Location0.65 FR 674 / 0.25 to 672
RouteCounty Highway 810
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.14734, -78.66854
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,725 (2022)
Projected traffic1,923 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 Browns Gap Tpk over Lane Branch built?

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

What condition is Browns Gap Tpk over Lane Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Browns Gap Tpk over Lane Branch carry?

About 1,725 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Browns Gap Tpk over Lane Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Browns Gap Tpk over Lane Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.