US Bridges

9th Street over CSX RR & Water Street

Good

Charlottesville city, Virginia · .10TO Garret ST&.14 TO250 · Structure no. 000000000031086

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
254 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,569
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

9th Street over CSX RR & Water Street is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 9th Street over CSX RR & Water Street in Charlottesville city, Virginia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,569 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,899 by 2042. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries9th Street
CrossesCSX RR & Water Street
Location.10TO Garret ST&.14 TO250
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates38.02805, -78.47686
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 9th Street over CSX RR & Water Street built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is 9th Street over CSX RR & Water Street 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 2022.

How much traffic does 9th Street over CSX RR & Water Street carry?

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

How long is 9th Street over CSX RR & Water Street?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns 9th Street over CSX RR & Water Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.