US Bridges

West Main Street over Norfolk Southern Railway

Fair

Charlottesville city, Virginia · 0.08 FR9THST/0.11 TO7THST · Structure no. 000000000024651

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
126 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,403
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Main Street over Norfolk Southern Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Main Street over Norfolk Southern Railway in Charlottesville city, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 6 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 10,403 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,869 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Main Street
CrossesNorfolk Southern Railway
Location0.08 FR9THST/0.11 TO7THST
RouteU.S. Route 250
CountyCharlottesville city
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.03201, -78.49214
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,403 (2022)
Projected traffic10,869 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Main Street over Norfolk Southern Railway built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Main Street over Norfolk Southern 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 West Main Street over Norfolk Southern Railway carry?

About 10,403 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is West Main Street over Norfolk Southern Railway?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns West Main Street over Norfolk Southern Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.