West Main Street over Route 86(CENTRAL Blvd.)
FairDanville city, Virginia · 1.40-RT.58/0.25-WATSON ST · Structure no. 000000000020188
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 137 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,989
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Main Street over Route 86(CENTRAL Blvd.) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Main Street over Route 86(CENTRAL Blvd.) in Danville city, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6,989 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,793 by 2042. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Main Street over Route 86(CENTRAL Blvd.) built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Main Street over Route 86(CENTRAL Blvd.) 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does West Main Street over Route 86(CENTRAL Blvd.) carry?
About 6,989 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is West Main Street over Route 86(CENTRAL Blvd.)?
The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.
Who owns West Main Street over Route 86(CENTRAL Blvd.)?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.