Dyke Road over Lynch River
FairPosted for loadAlbemarle County, Virginia · 0.20 664/0.03 Greene CO L · Structure no. 000000000000875
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,536
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dyke Road over Lynch River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dyke Road over Lynch River 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,536 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,934 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Dyke Road over Lynch River built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dyke Road over Lynch 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Dyke Road over Lynch River carry?
About 1,536 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Dyke Road over Lynch River?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Dyke Road over Lynch River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.