US Bridges

Reas Ford Road over South Fork Rivanna Reser

Fair

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.39 FR 1530/0.27 to 662 · Structure no. 000000000023253

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
363 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,347
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reas Ford Road over South Fork Rivanna Reser is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reas Ford Road over South Fork Rivanna Reser in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,347 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,502 by 2042. The structure is 363 ft (110.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesReas Ford Road
CrossesSouth Fork Rivanna Reser
Location0.39 FR 1530/0.27 to 662
RouteCounty Highway 660
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.12393, -78.5169
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating89 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length363 ft (110.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,347 (2022)
Projected traffic1,502 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Reas Ford Road over South Fork Rivanna Reser built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reas Ford Road over South Fork Rivanna Reser 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Reas Ford Road over South Fork Rivanna Reser carry?

About 1,347 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Reas Ford Road over South Fork Rivanna Reser?

The structure is 363 ft (110.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Reas Ford Road over South Fork Rivanna Reser?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.