Broad Street over Dan River
GoodHalifax County, Virginia · 0.0 - Hali. CO-0.0 - SB · Structure no. 000000000009212
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 360 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,492
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Broad Street over Dan River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broad Street over Dan River in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 16,492 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,389 by 2042. The structure is 360 ft (109.8 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Broad Street over Dan River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Broad Street over Dan River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Broad Street over Dan River carry?
About 16,492 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Broad Street over Dan River?
The structure is 360 ft (109.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns Broad Street over Dan River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.