Big Island Road over James River & CSX Rwy
GoodAmherst County, Virginia · .00 Bed. Cl / .00 Amh Cl · Structure no. 000000000029541
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 926 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,897
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Big Island Road over James River & CSX Rwy is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Big Island Road over James River & CSX Rwy in Amherst 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 1,897 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,115 by 2042. The structure is 926 ft (282.3 m) long and 42 ft wide.
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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Big Island Road over James River & CSX Rwy built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is Big Island Road over James River & CSX Rwy 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Big Island Road over James River & CSX Rwy carry?
About 1,897 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Big Island Road over James River & CSX Rwy?
The structure is 926 ft (282.3 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Big Island Road over James River & CSX Rwy?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.