Portsmouth Dike RD over Big Entry Ditch
PoorCharlottesville city, Virginia · Big Entry & Portsmouth · Structure no. 000051580-00036
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Fish and Wildlife
About this bridge
Portsmouth Dike RD over Big Entry Ditch is a steel truss - thru carrying Portsmouth Dike RD over Big Entry Ditch in Charlottesville city, Virginia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Portsmouth Dike RD over Big Entry Ditch built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Portsmouth Dike RD over Big Entry Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Portsmouth Dike RD over Big Entry Ditch carry?
About 1 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Portsmouth Dike RD over Big Entry Ditch?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Portsmouth Dike RD over Big Entry Ditch?
It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.