US Bridges

Ridge Rd. over Pine Hill Creek

Fair

Westmoreland County, Virginia · 3.6M COL.BEACH-0.1M K.Geo · Structure no. 000000000019224

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,375
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Rd. over Pine Hill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridge Rd. over Pine Hill Creek in Westmoreland County, Virginia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5,375 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,611 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesRidge Rd.
CrossesPine Hill Creek
Location3.6M COL.BEACH-0.1M K.Geo
RouteState Highway 205
CountyWestmoreland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.26051, -77.04407
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,375 (2022)
Projected traffic5,611 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$500 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridge Rd. over Pine Hill Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridge Rd. over Pine Hill Creek 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 Ridge Rd. over Pine Hill Creek carry?

About 5,375 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ridge Rd. over Pine Hill Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge Rd. over Pine Hill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.