US Bridges

Ferndale Road over Upper Appomattox Riv Can

Fair

Dinwiddie County, Virginia · .42 FR 601 & .11 Chest Cl · Structure no. 000000000006005

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ferndale Road over Upper Appomattox Riv Can is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ferndale Road over Upper Appomattox Riv Can in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 8,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,700 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFerndale Road
CrossesUpper Appomattox Riv Can
Location.42 FR 601 & .11 Chest Cl
RouteCounty Highway 600
CountyDinwiddie County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.22399, -77.47541
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,700 (2022)
Projected traffic9,700 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$292 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ferndale Road over Upper Appomattox Riv Can built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ferndale Road over Upper Appomattox Riv Can 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ferndale Road over Upper Appomattox Riv Can carry?

About 8,700 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ferndale Road over Upper Appomattox Riv Can?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ferndale Road over Upper Appomattox Riv Can?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.