US Bridges

Memorial Drive over Central Boulevard

Good

Danville city, Virginia · .03-CLEV.ST/.43-PRIMROSE · Structure no. 000000000020186

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,487
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Memorial Drive over Central Boulevard is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Memorial Drive over Central Boulevard in Danville city, Virginia. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 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 12,487 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,923 by 2045. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 99 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMemorial Drive
CrossesCentral Boulevard
Location.03-CLEV.ST/.43-PRIMROSE
RouteState Highway 29
CountyDanville city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.58853, -79.41109
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,487 (2022)
Projected traffic13,923 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Memorial Drive over Central Boulevard built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Memorial Drive over Central Boulevard 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 Memorial Drive over Central Boulevard carry?

About 12,487 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Memorial Drive over Central Boulevard?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Memorial Drive over Central Boulevard?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.