US Bridges

Medical Center Rd. over Sandy River

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 1.56-RT.845/1.50-RT.844 · Structure no. 000000000013791

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
397
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Medical Center Rd. over Sandy River is a concrete tee beam carrying Medical Center Rd. over Sandy River in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 397 vehicles a day, projected to reach 445 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesMedical Center Rd.
CrossesSandy River
Location1.56-RT.845/1.50-RT.844
RouteCounty Highway 882
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.6794, -79.59405
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length130 ft (39.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic397 (2021)
Projected traffic445 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Medical Center Rd. over Sandy River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Medical Center Rd. over Sandy 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Medical Center Rd. over Sandy River carry?

About 397 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Medical Center Rd. over Sandy River?

The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Medical Center Rd. over Sandy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.