US Bridges

South Boston Road over Rivanna River

Fair

Fluvanna County, Virginia · 0.25 FR 618 / 1.35 to 616 · Structure no. 000000000007677

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
326 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,412
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Boston Road over Rivanna River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying South Boston Road over Rivanna River in Fluvanna County, Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 7,412 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,822 by 2045. The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Boston Road
CrossesRivanna River
Location0.25 FR 618 / 1.35 to 616
RouteCounty Highway 600
CountyFluvanna County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.9182, -78.29835
Functional classUrban 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
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 inspectionJune 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length326 ft (99.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,412 (2022)
Projected traffic10,822 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$135 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Boston Road over Rivanna River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Boston Road over Rivanna 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does South Boston Road over Rivanna River carry?

About 7,412 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is South Boston Road over Rivanna River?

The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns South Boston Road over Rivanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.