US Bridges

Piedmont Drive over Dan River

Good

Danville city, Virginia · .00 to Mem DR-.01 to Rsdr · Structure no. 000000000028387

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
939 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
18,405
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Piedmont Drive over Dan River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Piedmont Drive over Dan River in Danville city, Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 18,405 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,522 by 2042. The structure is 939 ft (286.3 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPiedmont Drive
CrossesDan River
Location.00 to Mem DR-.01 to Rsdr
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDanville city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.57765, -79.43131
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length939 ft (286.3 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,405 (2022)
Projected traffic20,522 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Piedmont Drive over Dan River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Piedmont Drive over Dan River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Piedmont Drive over Dan River carry?

About 18,405 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Piedmont Drive over Dan River?

The structure is 939 ft (286.3 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Piedmont Drive over Dan River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.