Union Street over Dan River
GoodDanville city, Virginia · .05 Memorial DR/.18 RT.58 · Structure no. 000000000020173
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,050 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,650
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Union Street over Dan River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Union Street over Dan River in Danville city, Virginia. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 91 years old, older 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 6,650 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,415 by 2042. The structure is 1,050 ft (320 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Union Street over Dan River built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Union Street over Dan River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Union Street over Dan River carry?
About 6,650 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Union Street over Dan River?
The structure is 1,050 ft (320 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (27.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Union Street over Dan River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.