US Bridges

Danbury RD 625 over Ditto Branch

Good

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.40 Rt 646; 2.05 Rt 652 · Structure no. 000000000007844

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
111
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Danbury RD 625 over Ditto Branch is a concrete slab carrying Danbury RD 625 over Ditto Branch in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 111 vehicles a day, projected to reach 126 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDanbury RD 625
CrossesDitto Branch
Location0.40 Rt 646; 2.05 Rt 652
RouteCounty Highway 625
Coordinates36.87651, -79.68786
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (2014)
Projected traffic126 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Danbury RD 625 over Ditto Branch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Danbury RD 625 over Ditto Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Danbury RD 625 over Ditto Branch carry?

About 111 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Danbury RD 625 over Ditto Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Danbury RD 625 over Ditto Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.