US Bridges

Central Blvd. over Dan River

Fair

Danville city, Virginia · 0.12 Rt 86 / 0.02 Rt 58 · Structure no. 000000000020182

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
470 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
31,056
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Blvd. over Dan River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Central Blvd. over Dan River in Danville city, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 31,056 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34,627 by 2042. The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCentral Blvd.
CrossesDan River
Location0.12 Rt 86 / 0.02 Rt 58
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyDanville city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.58951, -79.41207
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length470 ft (143.3 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,056 (2022)
Projected traffic34,627 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Central Blvd. over Dan River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Central Blvd. over Dan 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Central Blvd. over Dan River carry?

About 31,056 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Central Blvd. over Dan River?

The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Central Blvd. over Dan River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.