US Bridges

Ridge Street over Ridge ST O CSX Railway

Good

Charlottesville city, Virginia · 0.1-MONTICELLO&0.1-W Main · Structure no. 000000000023827

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,929
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Street over Ridge ST O CSX Railway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Ridge Street over Ridge ST O CSX Railway in Charlottesville city, Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19,929 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21,347 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRidge Street
CrossesRidge ST O CSX Railway
Location0.1-MONTICELLO&0.1-W Main
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.02951, -78.48553
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,929 (2022)
Projected traffic21,347 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridge Street over Ridge ST O CSX Railway built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridge Street over Ridge ST O CSX Railway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Ridge Street over Ridge ST O CSX Railway carry?

About 19,929 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ridge Street over Ridge ST O CSX Railway?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge Street over Ridge ST O CSX Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.