US Bridges

Dongola Road over INTERSTATE-64

Fair

Louisa County, Virginia · 0.13 FR 701& 1.55 to 663 · Structure no. 000000000011474

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
335 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
285
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dongola Road over INTERSTATE-64 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dongola Road over INTERSTATE-64 in Louisa County, Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 285 vehicles a day, projected to reach 397 by 2042. The structure is 335 ft (102.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesDongola Road
CrossesINTERSTATE-64
Location0.13 FR 701& 1.55 to 663
RouteCounty Highway 611
CountyLouisa County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.75915, -77.86191
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length335 ft (102.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic285 (2019)
Projected traffic397 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Dongola Road over INTERSTATE-64 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dongola Road over INTERSTATE-64 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Dongola Road over INTERSTATE-64 carry?

About 285 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Dongola Road over INTERSTATE-64?

The structure is 335 ft (102.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Dongola Road over INTERSTATE-64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.