US Bridges

Route 15 over James Rv;csx RR & Rt 656

Good

Buckingham County, Virginia · 0.00-FLVA CO/0.00-BCK CO · Structure no. 000000000025607

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,745 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
4,373
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 15 over James Rv;csx RR & Rt 656 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 15 over James Rv;csx RR & Rt 656 in Buckingham County, Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 4,373 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,876 by 2045. The structure is 1,745 ft (532 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 15
CrossesJames Rv;csx RR & Rt 656
Location0.00-FLVA CO/0.00-BCK CO
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountyBuckingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.70925, -78.30261
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length1,745 ft (532 m)
Longest span226 ft (69 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,373 (2022)
Projected traffic4,876 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 Route 15 over James Rv;csx RR & Rt 656 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 15 over James Rv;csx RR & Rt 656 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Route 15 over James Rv;csx RR & Rt 656 carry?

About 4,373 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 15 over James Rv;csx RR & Rt 656?

The structure is 1,745 ft (532 m) long with a longest span of 226 ft (69 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Route 15 over James Rv;csx RR & Rt 656?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.