US Bridges

Route 0250 over Rugby Ave

Poor

Charlottesville city, Virginia · 0080STANRD 0047PARK ST · Structure no. 000000000020092

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,230
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0250 over Rugby Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 0250 over Rugby Ave in Charlottesville city, 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 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.

It carries about 40,230 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44,856 by 2042. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 0250
CrossesRugby Ave
Location0080STANRD 0047PARK ST
RouteU.S. Route 250
CountyCharlottesville city
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.04576, -78.47894
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,230 (2022)
Projected traffic44,856 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$80 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0250 over Rugby Ave built?

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

What condition is Route 0250 over Rugby Ave 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 0250 over Rugby Ave carry?

About 40,230 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 0250 over Rugby Ave?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0250 over Rugby Ave?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.