US Bridges

Berkmar Drive over Rivanna River & RTE 643

Good

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.25TO1438 & 1.94FROM1719 · Structure no. 000000000030460

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
716 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,361
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berkmar Drive over Rivanna River & RTE 643 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Berkmar Drive over Rivanna River & RTE 643 in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 9,361 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,265 by 2045. The structure is 716 ft (218.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBerkmar Drive
CrossesRivanna River & RTE 643
Location0.25TO1438 & 1.94FROM1719
RouteCounty Highway 1403
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.10256, -78.46489
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length716 ft (218.2 m)
Longest span276 ft (84.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,361 (2022)
Projected traffic10,265 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Berkmar Drive over Rivanna River & RTE 643 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Berkmar Drive over Rivanna River & RTE 643 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 2023.

How much traffic does Berkmar Drive over Rivanna River & RTE 643 carry?

About 9,361 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Berkmar Drive over Rivanna River & RTE 643?

The structure is 716 ft (218.2 m) long with a longest span of 276 ft (84.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Berkmar Drive over Rivanna River & RTE 643?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.