Drumheller Lane over Rockfish River
PoorNelson County, Virginia · 0.02-RT.617/0.58-DEAD End · Structure no. 000000000012596
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 146 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Drumheller Lane over Rockfish River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Drumheller Lane over Rockfish River in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2045. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Drumheller Lane over Rockfish River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is Drumheller Lane over Rockfish River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Drumheller Lane over Rockfish River carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Drumheller Lane over Rockfish River?
The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Drumheller Lane over Rockfish River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.