US Bridges

Ridgeway Road over Roanoke River

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.0 to PITT/0.0 to Bedfor · Structure no. 000000000013534

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
510 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
288
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridgeway Road over Roanoke River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridgeway Road over Roanoke River in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 288 vehicles a day, projected to reach 426 by 2045. The structure is 510 ft (155.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

Location

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CarriesRidgeway Road
CrossesRoanoke River
Location0.0 to PITT/0.0 to Bedfor
RouteCounty Highway 608
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.01022, -79.47475
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length510 ft (155.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic288 (2021)
Projected traffic426 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed67.7 mi (109 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 Ridgeway Road over Roanoke River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridgeway Road over Roanoke 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ridgeway Road over Roanoke River carry?

About 288 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ridgeway Road over Roanoke River?

The structure is 510 ft (155.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ridgeway Road over Roanoke River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.