US Bridges

Park Ridge Drive over Buckingham Branch RR

Good

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.12 FR 1251/O.66 to 240 · Structure no. 000000000025557

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,624
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Ridge Drive over Buckingham Branch RR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Park Ridge Drive over Buckingham Branch RR in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 1,624 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,843 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Ridge Drive
CrossesBuckingham Branch RR
Location0.12 FR 1251/O.66 to 240
RouteCounty Highway 1250
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.06808, -78.67574
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,624 (2018)
Projected traffic1,843 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Park Ridge Drive over Buckingham Branch RR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Ridge Drive over Buckingham Branch RR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Park Ridge Drive over Buckingham Branch RR carry?

About 1,624 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Park Ridge Drive over Buckingham Branch RR?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Park Ridge Drive over Buckingham Branch RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.