US Bridges

Rio Road over Norfolk Southern Railway

Good

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.08-RT650 & 0.70-RT768 · Structure no. 000000000028344

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,273
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rio Road over Norfolk Southern Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rio Road over Norfolk Southern Railway in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 26,273 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31,034 by 2045. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRio Road
CrossesNorfolk Southern Railway
Location0.08-RT650 & 0.70-RT768
RouteCounty Highway 631
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.06444, -78.46421
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,273 (2022)
Projected traffic31,034 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rio Road over Norfolk Southern Railway built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rio Road over Norfolk Southern Railway 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Rio Road over Norfolk Southern Railway carry?

About 26,273 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Rio Road over Norfolk Southern Railway?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Rio Road over Norfolk Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.