US Bridges

Boonesville Road over Lynch River

Good

Albemarle County, Virginia · 1.42 FR 601 / 0.01 to 628 · Structure no. 000000000000874

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
402
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boonesville Road over Lynch River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Boonesville Road over Lynch River in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2024, 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 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 402 vehicles a day, projected to reach 448 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBoonesville Road
CrossesLynch River
Location1.42 FR 601 / 0.01 to 628
RouteCounty Highway 810
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.24324, -78.57509
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic402 (2022)
Projected traffic448 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$180 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boonesville Road over Lynch River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Boonesville Road over Lynch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Boonesville Road over Lynch River carry?

About 402 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Boonesville Road over Lynch River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Boonesville Road over Lynch River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.