US Bridges

Broomley Road over Buckingham Branch RR

Good

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.12 to 250 & 1.73 TO1652 · Structure no. 000000000029346

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
630
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broomley Road over Buckingham Branch RR is a steel truss - thru carrying Broomley Road over Buckingham Branch RR in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 630 vehicles a day, projected to reach 702 by 2045. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesBroomley Road
CrossesBuckingham Branch RR
Location0.12 to 250 & 1.73 TO1652
RouteCounty Highway 677
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.0525, -78.55576
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2022)
Projected traffic702 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Broomley Road over Buckingham Branch RR built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broomley Road 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Broomley Road over Buckingham Branch RR carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Broomley Road over Buckingham Branch RR?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Broomley Road over Buckingham Branch RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.