Main Street over Dan River
PoorPosted for loadDanville city, Virginia · 1.00-RT.86/0.02-RT.58 · Structure no. 000000000020190
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 824 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,083
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main Street over Dan River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Main Street over Dan River in Danville city, Virginia. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 98 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 6,083 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,881 by 2045. The structure is 824 ft (251.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main Street over Dan River built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Main Street over Dan River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Main Street over Dan River carry?
About 6,083 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Main Street over Dan River?
The structure is 824 ft (251.1 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Main Street over Dan River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.