US Bridges

Boydton Plank RD N over CSX Aband Row

Fair

Dinwiddie County, Virginia · 0.31 FR 657 & 1.16 to 656 · Structure no. 000000000005910

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
278 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boydton Plank RD N over CSX Aband Row is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Boydton Plank RD N over CSX Aband Row in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 91 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 5 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,176 by 2042. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBoydton Plank RD N
CrossesCSX Aband Row
Location0.31 FR 657 & 1.16 to 656
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyDinwiddie County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.054, -77.62247
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.1 US tons
Inventory rating65.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2022)
Projected traffic1,176 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$450 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Boydton Plank RD N over CSX Aband Row built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Boydton Plank RD N over CSX Aband Row 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Boydton Plank RD N over CSX Aband Row carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Boydton Plank RD N over CSX Aband Row?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Boydton Plank RD N over CSX Aband Row?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.