US Bridges

Brookside Road over Sandy River

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.30-RT.614S/0.30-RT.614N · Structure no. 000000000013807

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
173 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
335
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brookside Road over Sandy River is a concrete tee beam carrying Brookside Road over Sandy River in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 335 vehicles a day, projected to reach 496 by 2042. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBrookside Road
CrossesSandy River
Location0.30-RT.614S/0.30-RT.614N
RouteCounty Highway 939
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.71571, -79.60918
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic335 (2021)
Projected traffic496 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Brookside Road over Sandy River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brookside Road 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Brookside Road over Sandy River carry?

About 335 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Brookside Road over Sandy River?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Brookside Road over Sandy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.