US Bridges

Central Blvd. over Piedmont Drive

Good

Danville city, Virginia · MP5.43 - 0.40-RT. 58 · Structure no. 000000000020191

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,401
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Blvd. over Piedmont Drive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Central Blvd. over Piedmont Drive in Danville city, Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 23,401 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26,092 by 2042. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCentral Blvd.
CrossesPiedmont Drive
LocationMP5.43 - 0.40-RT. 58
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyDanville city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.59741, -79.41802
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (22 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,401 (2022)
Projected traffic26,092 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Central Blvd. over Piedmont Drive built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Central Blvd. over Piedmont Drive 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Central Blvd. over Piedmont Drive carry?

About 23,401 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Central Blvd. over Piedmont Drive?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Central Blvd. over Piedmont Drive?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.