US Bridges

Route 20 / 9th ST over Pedestrian Underpass

Fair

Charlottesville city, Virginia · 0.18GARRET ST/0.56 to 250 · Structure no. 000000000030142

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,569
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 20 / 9th ST over Pedestrian Underpass is a concrete arch - deck carrying Route 20 / 9th ST over Pedestrian Underpass in Charlottesville city, Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 11,569 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,899 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 20 / 9th ST
CrossesPedestrian Underpass
Location0.18GARRET ST/0.56 to 250
RouteState Highway 20
CountyCharlottesville city
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.0291, -78.4761
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,569 (2022)
Projected traffic12,899 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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 Route 20 / 9th ST over Pedestrian Underpass built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 20 / 9th ST over Pedestrian Underpass 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Route 20 / 9th ST over Pedestrian Underpass carry?

About 11,569 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 20 / 9th ST over Pedestrian Underpass?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Route 20 / 9th ST over Pedestrian Underpass?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.