US Bridges

Rte. 631 Rio Road over Rte. 29 - Seminole Trail

Good

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.28-RT1403 & 0.64-RT1427 · Structure no. 000000000030567

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,459
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rte. 631 Rio Road over Rte. 29 - Seminole Trail is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rte. 631 Rio Road over Rte. 29 - Seminole Trail in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 14,459 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,794 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 196 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRte. 631 Rio Road
CrossesRte. 29 - Seminole Trail
Location0.28-RT1403 & 0.64-RT1427
RouteCounty Highway 631
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.0819, -78.47385
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width196 ft (59.7 m)
Roadway width166 ft (50.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,459 (2022)
Projected traffic15,794 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Rte. 631 Rio Road over Rte. 29 - Seminole Trail built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rte. 631 Rio Road over Rte. 29 - Seminole Trail 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 Rte. 631 Rio Road over Rte. 29 - Seminole Trail carry?

About 14,459 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rte. 631 Rio Road over Rte. 29 - Seminole Trail?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 196 ft wide.

Who owns Rte. 631 Rio Road over Rte. 29 - Seminole Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.