US Bridges

Piedmont Drive over Sandy River

Good

Danville city, Virginia · 0.37RT.51/0.07MT.CROSS RD · Structure no. 000000000020181

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
302 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,237
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Piedmont Drive over Sandy River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Piedmont Drive over Sandy River in Danville city, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 16,237 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,104 by 2045. The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPiedmont Drive
CrossesSandy River
Location0.37RT.51/0.07MT.CROSS RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDanville city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.59285, -79.42863
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length302 ft (92.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,237 (2022)
Projected traffic18,104 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Piedmont Drive over Sandy River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Piedmont Drive over Sandy 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 2023.

How much traffic does Piedmont Drive over Sandy River carry?

About 16,237 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Piedmont Drive over Sandy River?

The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Piedmont Drive over Sandy River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.