US Bridges

South Main Street over Dan River/Ped. Trail

Good

Danville city, Virginia · 1.00-RT. 86 / 0.02-RT. 58 · Structure no. 000000000026216

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Prestressed Concrete
Length
821 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
6,083
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Main Street over Dan River/Ped. Trail is a prestressed concrete arch - deck carrying South Main Street over Dan River/Ped. Trail in Danville city, Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 6,083 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,881 by 2045. The structure is 821 ft (250.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouth Main Street
CrossesDan River/Ped. Trail
Location1.00-RT. 86 / 0.02-RT. 58
RouteState Highway 293
Coordinates36.58913, -79.38954
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length821 ft (250.1 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,083 (2022)
Projected traffic8,881 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$623.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Main Street over Dan River/Ped. Trail built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Main Street over Dan River/Ped. Trail 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 South Main Street over Dan River/Ped. Trail carry?

About 6,083 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is South Main Street over Dan River/Ped. Trail?

The structure is 821 ft (250.1 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns South Main Street over Dan River/Ped. Trail?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.