US Bridges

Copeley Road over Buckingham Branch RR

Fair

Albemarle County, Virginia · .08 Ivy RD/.17 Massie RD · Structure no. 000000000020103

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,028
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Copeley Road over Buckingham Branch RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Copeley Road over Buckingham Branch RR in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5,028 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,556 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCopeley Road
CrossesBuckingham Branch RR
Location.08 Ivy RD/.17 Massie RD
RouteInterstate 302
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.04331, -78.51089
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.9 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,028 (2014)
Projected traffic5,556 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Copeley Road over Buckingham Branch RR built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Copeley Road over Buckingham Branch RR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Copeley Road over Buckingham Branch RR carry?

About 5,028 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Copeley Road over Buckingham Branch RR?

The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Copeley Road over Buckingham Branch RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.