US Bridges

Irish Road over Banister River

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.20-RT 834N/0.30-RT 834S · Structure no. 000000000013641

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,404
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irish Road over Banister River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Irish Road over Banister River in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 2,404 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,680 by 2042. The structure is 167 ft (51 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesIrish Road
CrossesBanister River
Location0.20-RT 834N/0.30-RT 834S
RouteCounty Highway 703
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.77167, -79.46232
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length167 ft (51 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,404 (2022)
Projected traffic2,680 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Irish Road over Banister River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irish Road over Banister 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Irish Road over Banister River carry?

About 2,404 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Irish Road over Banister River?

The structure is 167 ft (51 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Irish Road over Banister River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.