US Bridges

Mccormick Road over Route 29B-EMMET Street

Good

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.01NECOMB-R/0.30ALDERM-R · Structure no. 000000000020101

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,070
2022 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Mccormick Road over Route 29B-EMMET Street is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Mccormick Road over Route 29B-EMMET Street in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 94 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 2,070 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,308 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMccormick Road
CrossesRoute 29B-EMMET Street
Location0.01NECOMB-R/0.30ALDERM-R
RouteInterstate 302
Coordinates38.03372, -78.50901
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,070 (2022)
Projected traffic2,308 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mccormick Road over Route 29B-EMMET Street built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Mccormick Road over Route 29B-EMMET Street 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Mccormick Road over Route 29B-EMMET Street carry?

About 2,070 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Mccormick Road over Route 29B-EMMET Street?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Mccormick Road over Route 29B-EMMET Street?

It is owned by the Other State Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.