US Bridges

Strawberry Road over Banister River

FairPosted for load

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.20 to 813 - 0.70 to 612 · Structure no. 000000000013689

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
523
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Strawberry Road over Banister River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Strawberry Road over Banister River in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 523 vehicles a day, projected to reach 583 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesStrawberry Road
CrossesBanister River
Location0.20 to 813 - 0.70 to 612
RouteCounty Highway 750
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.78164, -79.53103
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic523 (2022)
Projected traffic583 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$415 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Strawberry Road over Banister River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Strawberry 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Strawberry Road over Banister River carry?

About 523 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Strawberry Road over Banister River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Strawberry Road over Banister River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.