US Bridges

Richmond Road over Rivanna River

Fair

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.00ECL CHAR/0.00ALBEM CO · Structure no. 000000000023447

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
392 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48,017
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richmond Road over Rivanna River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Richmond Road over Rivanna River in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 48,017 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70,105 by 2042. The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRichmond Road
CrossesRivanna River
Location0.00ECL CHAR/0.00ALBEM CO
RouteU.S. Route 250
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.03475, -78.45922
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length392 ft (119.5 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.3 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,017 (2022)
Projected traffic70,105 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Richmond Road over Rivanna River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richmond Road over Rivanna 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Richmond Road over Rivanna River carry?

About 48,017 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Richmond Road over Rivanna River?

The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns Richmond Road over Rivanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.