US Bridges

Pittsylvania Ave. over Staunton River

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.00CAMPB CO/0.00PITTS CO · Structure no. 000000000013604

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
392 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,129
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pittsylvania Ave. over Staunton River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pittsylvania Ave. over Staunton River in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 7,129 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,949 by 2045. The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPittsylvania Ave.
CrossesStaunton River
Location0.00CAMPB CO/0.00PITTS CO
RouteCounty Highway 668
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.10489, -79.28542
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length392 ft (119.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,129 (2022)
Projected traffic7,949 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$185.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pittsylvania Ave. over Staunton River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pittsylvania Ave. over Staunton 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Pittsylvania Ave. over Staunton River carry?

About 7,129 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Pittsylvania Ave. over Staunton River?

The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Pittsylvania Ave. over Staunton River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.