Route 250 Bypass over Norfolk Southern Railway
PoorCharlottesville city, Virginia · 0.20MCINTR RD&0.80DAIRY R · Structure no. 000000000020096
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 135 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40,230
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 250 Bypass over Norfolk Southern Railway is a concrete tee beam carrying Route 250 Bypass over Norfolk Southern Railway 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.
It carries about 40,230 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44,856 by 2042. The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 250 Bypass over Norfolk Southern Railway built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 250 Bypass over Norfolk Southern Railway 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Route 250 Bypass over Norfolk Southern Railway carry?
About 40,230 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Route 250 Bypass over Norfolk Southern Railway?
The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns Route 250 Bypass over Norfolk Southern Railway?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.