River Road over N. Fork Rockfish River
GoodNelson County, Virginia · 5.07-RT. 29/0.75-RT. 151 · Structure no. 000000000012376
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 183 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,943
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Road over N. Fork Rockfish River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Road over N. Fork Rockfish River in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 3,943 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,757 by 2045. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River Road over N. Fork Rockfish River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is River Road over N. Fork Rockfish 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does River Road over N. Fork Rockfish River carry?
About 3,943 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is River Road over N. Fork Rockfish River?
The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns River Road over N. Fork Rockfish River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.