US Bridges

Farrar Street over Route 58

Good

Danville city, Virginia · .05-SHORT/.18-LOCUST Ln. · Structure no. 000000000020174

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
910
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farrar Street over Route 58 is a concrete tee beam carrying Farrar Street over Route 58 in Danville city, Virginia. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 910 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFarrar Street
CrossesRoute 58
Location.05-SHORT/.18-LOCUST Ln.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.59659, -79.39449
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic910 (2019)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$191.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Farrar Street over Route 58 built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farrar Street over Route 58 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 2024.

How much traffic does Farrar Street over Route 58 carry?

About 910 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Farrar Street over Route 58?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Farrar Street over Route 58?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.