US Bridges

Cary Brook Road over Rivanna River

Fair

Fluvanna County, Virginia · 1.60 FR 15 / 0.87 to 609 · Structure no. 000000000007695

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
282 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
364
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cary Brook Road over Rivanna River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cary Brook Road over Rivanna River in Fluvanna County, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 364 vehicles a day, projected to reach 496 by 2042. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCary Brook Road
CrossesRivanna River
Location1.60 FR 15 / 0.87 to 609
RouteCounty Highway 615
CountyFluvanna County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.82859, -78.22539
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic364 (2020)
Projected traffic496 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cary Brook Road over Rivanna River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cary Brook 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cary Brook Road over Rivanna River carry?

About 364 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Cary Brook Road over Rivanna River?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cary Brook Road over Rivanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.