US Bridges

Albevanna Sprgs RD over Hardware River

FairPosted for load

Fluvanna County, Virginia · 0.40ALBEM CO/0.52 to 1302 · Structure no. 000000000007700

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
502
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Albevanna Sprgs RD over Hardware River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Albevanna Sprgs RD over Hardware River in Fluvanna County, Virginia. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 502 vehicles a day, projected to reach 753 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAlbevanna Sprgs RD
CrossesHardware River
Location0.40ALBEM CO/0.52 to 1302
RouteCounty Highway 622
CountyFluvanna County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.82397, -78.46446
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic502 (2020)
Projected traffic753 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Albevanna Sprgs RD over Hardware River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Albevanna Sprgs RD over Hardware 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Albevanna Sprgs RD over Hardware River carry?

About 502 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Albevanna Sprgs RD over Hardware River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Albevanna Sprgs RD over Hardware River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.