US Bridges

Hillsdale Drive over Meadow Creek Tributary

Good

Charlottesville city, Virginia · 0.2 FR Greenb & 0.2 to 29 · Structure no. 000000000031039

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
162 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
538
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillsdale Drive over Meadow Creek Tributary is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hillsdale Drive over Meadow Creek Tributary in Charlottesville city, Virginia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 538 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 537 by 2040. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHillsdale Drive
CrossesMeadow Creek Tributary
Location0.2 FR Greenb & 0.2 to 29
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.06593, -78.4851
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic538 (2021)
Projected traffic537 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hillsdale Drive over Meadow Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hillsdale Drive over Meadow Creek Tributary 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 Hillsdale Drive over Meadow Creek Tributary carry?

About 538 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hillsdale Drive over Meadow Creek Tributary?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Hillsdale Drive over Meadow Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.