US Bridges

Route 0000 over Rugby RD O CSX Railway

Fair

Charlottesville city, Virginia · 0000UNIV HWY0000CHANC S · Structure no. 000000000020085

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,213
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0000 over Rugby RD O CSX Railway is a concrete arch - deck carrying Route 0000 over Rugby RD O CSX Railway in Charlottesville city, Virginia. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 3,213 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,582 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 0000
CrossesRugby RD O CSX Railway
Location0000UNIV HWY0000CHANC S
RouteU.S. Route 0
CountyCharlottesville city
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.03948, -78.50188
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,213 (2022)
Projected traffic3,582 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$475 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0000 over Rugby RD O CSX Railway built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0000 over Rugby RD O CSX Railway 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Route 0000 over Rugby RD O CSX Railway carry?

About 3,213 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 0000 over Rugby RD O CSX Railway?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0000 over Rugby RD O CSX Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.