US Bridges

Seminole Trail Sbl over South Fork Rivanna River

Good

Albemarle County, Virginia · 1.49 FR 631/2.58 to 649 · Structure no. 000000000025821

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
294 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,439
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seminole Trail Sbl over South Fork Rivanna River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Seminole Trail Sbl over South Fork Rivanna River in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 22,439 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,761 by 2042. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSeminole Trail Sbl
CrossesSouth Fork Rivanna River
Location1.49 FR 631/2.58 to 649
RouteU.S. Route 29
Coordinates38.10087, -78.46165
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,439 (2022)
Projected traffic32,761 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Seminole Trail Sbl over South Fork Rivanna River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seminole Trail Sbl over South Fork Rivanna River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Seminole Trail Sbl over South Fork Rivanna River carry?

About 22,439 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Seminole Trail Sbl over South Fork Rivanna River?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Seminole Trail Sbl over South Fork Rivanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.