US Bridges

Lake Monticello RD over Branch Rivanna River

Fair

Fluvanna County, Virginia · 3.78 FR 53 / 0.30 to 600 · Structure no. 000000000007698

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
75 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,923
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Monticello RD over Branch Rivanna River is a steel culvert carrying Lake Monticello RD over Branch Rivanna River in Fluvanna County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 2,923 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,268 by 2045. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Monticello RD
CrossesBranch Rivanna River
Location3.78 FR 53 / 0.30 to 600
RouteCounty Highway 618
CountyFluvanna County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.9174, -78.30352
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,923 (2022)
Projected traffic4,268 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Lake Monticello RD over Branch Rivanna River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Monticello RD over Branch 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 Lake Monticello RD over Branch Rivanna River carry?

About 2,923 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lake Monticello RD over Branch Rivanna River?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Lake Monticello RD over Branch Rivanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.