Riverside Drive EB over Sandy Creek
GoodDanville city, Virginia · 001529 026029BUS · Structure no. 000000000020195
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,248
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Riverside Drive EB over Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Riverside Drive EB over Sandy Creek in Danville city, Virginia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 12,248 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,657 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Riverside Drive EB over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Riverside Drive EB over Sandy Creek 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 Riverside Drive EB over Sandy Creek carry?
About 12,248 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Riverside Drive EB over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns Riverside Drive EB over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.