US Bridges

Route 0000 over Dairy RD O RTE 250 Bp

PoorPosted for load

Charlottesville city, Virginia · 0001STANRD 0081RUGBY Av · Structure no. 000000000020073

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,486
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0000 over Dairy RD O RTE 250 Bp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 0000 over Dairy RD O RTE 250 Bp in Charlottesville city, Virginia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,486 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,735 by 2040. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 0000
CrossesDairy RD O RTE 250 Bp
Location0001STANRD 0081RUGBY Av
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.05588, -78.48408
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,486 (2020)
Projected traffic2,735 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$350 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0000 over Dairy RD O RTE 250 Bp built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0000 over Dairy RD O RTE 250 Bp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Route 0000 over Dairy RD O RTE 250 Bp carry?

About 2,486 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Route 0000 over Dairy RD O RTE 250 Bp?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0000 over Dairy RD O RTE 250 Bp?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.