Scottsville Road over Hardware River
GoodAlbemarle County, Virginia · 3.18 FR 712 / 0.88 to 708 · Structure no. 000000000027152
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 212 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,951
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Scottsville Road over Hardware River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scottsville Road over Hardware River in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8,951 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,836 by 2042. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Scottsville Road over Hardware River built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Scottsville Road over Hardware 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Scottsville Road over Hardware River carry?
About 8,951 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Scottsville Road over Hardware River?
The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Scottsville Road over Hardware River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.