US Bridges

Stagebridge Road over Rockfish River

Good

Nelson County, Virginia · 1.18-RT 640/0.02-RT 617 · Structure no. 000000000012487

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
286
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stagebridge Road over Rockfish River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stagebridge Road over Rockfish River in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 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 286 vehicles a day, projected to reach 359 by 2042. The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesStagebridge Road
CrossesRockfish River
Location1.18-RT 640/0.02-RT 617
RouteCounty Highway 623
CountyNelson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.83573, -78.78844
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating86 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length159 ft (48.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic286 (2017)
Projected traffic359 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stagebridge Road over Rockfish River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Stagebridge Road over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Stagebridge Road over Rockfish River carry?

About 286 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Stagebridge Road over Rockfish River?

The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Stagebridge Road over Rockfish River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.