US Bridges

Jefferson Park Ave over Norfolk Southern Railway

Good

Charlottesville city, Virginia · 0.004-TODD&0.040-FONTAINE · Structure no. 000000000027431

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,818
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Park Ave over Norfolk Southern Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jefferson Park Ave over Norfolk Southern Railway in Charlottesville city, Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8,818 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,700 by 2040. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 69 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesJefferson Park Ave
CrossesNorfolk Southern Railway
Location0.004-TODD&0.040-FONTAINE
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCharlottesville city
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.02515, -78.51493
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,818 (2020)
Projected traffic9,700 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Jefferson Park Ave over Norfolk Southern Railway built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson Park Ave over Norfolk Southern 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Jefferson Park Ave over Norfolk Southern Railway carry?

About 8,818 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson Park Ave over Norfolk Southern Railway?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson Park Ave over Norfolk Southern Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.