US Bridges

Route 0250 over RTE 29 Business

Poor

Charlottesville city, Virginia · 0060st an RD 0035WCL Char · Structure no. 000000000020094

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
237 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,297
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0250 over RTE 29 Business is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 0250 over RTE 29 Business 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 22,297 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23,543 by 2042. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 0250
CrossesRTE 29 Business
Location0060st an RD 0035WCL Char
RouteU.S. Route 250
CountyCharlottesville city
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.05737, -78.49581
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,297 (2022)
Projected traffic23,543 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$220 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0250 over RTE 29 Business built?

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

What condition is Route 0250 over RTE 29 Business 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 RTE 29 Business carry?

About 22,297 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 0250 over RTE 29 Business?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0250 over RTE 29 Business?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.