US Bridges

Access Road over Schenks Branch

Good

Charlottesville city, Virginia · 0.10-MCINTIRE R& 0.01-DE · Structure no. 000000000030552

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Access Road over Schenks Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Access Road over Schenks Branch in Charlottesville city, Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 249 by 2040. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesAccess Road
CrossesSchenks Branch
Location0.10-MCINTIRE R& 0.01-DE
RouteU.S. Route 0
CountyCharlottesville city
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.0145, -78.4756
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2019)
Projected traffic249 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Access Road over Schenks Branch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Access Road over Schenks Branch 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Access Road over Schenks Branch carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Access Road over Schenks Branch?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Access Road over Schenks Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.