US Bridges

Sbl Seminole Trail over Robinson River

Fair

Madison County, Virginia · .11 from 636 & .38 to 603 · Structure no. 000000000011700

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
244 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,025
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Seminole Trail over Robinson River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl Seminole Trail over Robinson River in Madison County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 9,025 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,918 by 2042. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSbl Seminole Trail
CrossesRobinson River
Location.11 from 636 & .38 to 603
RouteU.S. Route 29
Coordinates38.39989, -78.22774
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,025 (2022)
Projected traffic12,918 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Sbl Seminole Trail over Robinson River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sbl Seminole Trail over Robinson 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Sbl Seminole Trail over Robinson River carry?

About 9,025 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sbl Seminole Trail over Robinson River?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl Seminole Trail over Robinson River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.