US Bridges

Route 0000 over Locust Av O Rt 250 Bp

Fair

Charlottesville city, Virginia · 005520 0020CALHON S · Structure no. 000000000020077

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,335
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0000 over Locust Av O Rt 250 Bp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 0000 over Locust Av O Rt 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 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 3,335 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,719 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 0000
CrossesLocust Av O Rt 250 Bp
Location005520 0020CALHON S
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCharlottesville city
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.03824, -78.46596
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,335 (2022)
Projected traffic3,719 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$335 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0000 over Locust Av O Rt 250 Bp built?

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

What condition is Route 0000 over Locust Av O Rt 250 Bp 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Route 0000 over Locust Av O Rt 250 Bp carry?

About 3,335 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 0000 over Locust Av O Rt 250 Bp?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0000 over Locust Av O Rt 250 Bp?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.