US Bridges

Dry Bridge Road over Pedestrian Trail

Good

Prince Edward County, Virginia · 0.47-RT 695/1.13-DEAD End · Structure no. 000000000014005

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
306
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Bridge Road over Pedestrian Trail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dry Bridge Road over Pedestrian Trail in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 306 vehicles a day, projected to reach 477 by 2045. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesDry Bridge Road
CrossesPedestrian Trail
Location0.47-RT 695/1.13-DEAD End
RouteCounty Highway 675
CountyPrince Edward County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.30228, -78.47296
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic306 (2017)
Projected traffic477 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$135.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dry Bridge Road over Pedestrian Trail built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dry Bridge Road over Pedestrian Trail in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Dry Bridge Road over Pedestrian Trail carry?

About 306 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Dry Bridge Road over Pedestrian Trail?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Dry Bridge Road over Pedestrian Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.