US Bridges

Aronlds Valley RD over James River & CSX Rwy

Fair

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 0.33 to 782 & 0.07 to 793 · Structure no. 000000000015691

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
674 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,313
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aronlds Valley RD over James River & CSX Rwy is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Aronlds Valley RD over James River & CSX Rwy in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 1,313 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,464 by 2045. The structure is 674 ft (205.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesAronlds Valley RD
CrossesJames River & CSX Rwy
Location0.33 to 782 & 0.07 to 793
RouteCounty Highway 759
CountyRockbridge County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.61531, -79.49858
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length674 ft (205.4 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,313 (2022)
Projected traffic1,464 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$65 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Aronlds Valley RD over James River & CSX Rwy built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aronlds Valley RD over James River & CSX Rwy 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Aronlds Valley RD over James River & CSX Rwy carry?

About 1,313 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Aronlds Valley RD over James River & CSX Rwy?

The structure is 674 ft (205.4 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Aronlds Valley RD over James River & CSX Rwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.