East Perch Road over Pedlar River
GoodAmherst County, Virginia · 1.10-RT.691/3.90-RT.695 · Structure no. 000000000001494
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 127 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 64
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Perch Road over Pedlar River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Perch Road over Pedlar River in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 64 vehicles a day, projected to reach 72 by 2042. The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 East Perch Road over Pedlar River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is East Perch Road over Pedlar 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does East Perch Road over Pedlar River carry?
About 64 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is East Perch Road over Pedlar River?
The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns East Perch Road over Pedlar River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.