US Bridges

Old Riverside Dr. over Sandy River

Fair

Danville city, Virginia · 0.4 to MT.CROSS-0.0 to 58 · Structure no. 000000000020176

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
169 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,401
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Riverside Dr. over Sandy River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Riverside Dr. over Sandy River in Danville city, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,401 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,758 by 2045. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Riverside Dr.
CrossesSandy River
Location0.4 to MT.CROSS-0.0 to 58
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDanville city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.5896, -79.4208
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,401 (2022)
Projected traffic3,758 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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$128.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Riverside Dr. over Sandy River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Riverside Dr. over Sandy River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Old Riverside Dr. over Sandy River carry?

About 3,401 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old Riverside Dr. over Sandy River?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Old Riverside Dr. over Sandy River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.