US Bridges

Bridgeport Road over Slate River

Fair

Buckingham County, Virginia · 2.78-RT.676/1.43-RT. 15 · Structure no. 000000000004094

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
235 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
513
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridgeport Road over Slate River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridgeport Road over Slate River in Buckingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 513 vehicles a day, projected to reach 572 by 2042. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesBridgeport Road
CrossesSlate River
Location2.78-RT.676/1.43-RT. 15
RouteCounty Highway 652
CountyBuckingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.71008, -78.33494
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic513 (2022)
Projected traffic572 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$213.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridgeport Road over Slate River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridgeport Road over Slate River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Bridgeport Road over Slate River carry?

About 513 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bridgeport Road over Slate River?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Bridgeport Road over Slate River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.