US Bridges

Old Ridge Road over CSX Transp

Fair

Hanover County, Virginia · 0.66 FR 1 & 0.22 to 689 · Structure no. 000000000009586

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
622
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Ridge Road over CSX Transp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Ridge Road over CSX Transp in Hanover County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 622 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2045. The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Ridge Road
CrossesCSX Transp
Location0.66 FR 1 & 0.22 to 689
RouteCounty Highway 738
CountyHanover County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.81835, -77.46255
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic622 (2022)
Projected traffic694 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Ridge Road over CSX Transp built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Ridge Road over CSX Transp 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 2023.

How much traffic does Old Ridge Road over CSX Transp carry?

About 622 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Ridge Road over CSX Transp?

The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Old Ridge Road over CSX Transp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.