Charlottesville County Bridge Report Card
Charlottesville County scores 36 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Charlottesville County, Virginia
Charlottesville County has 24 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 5 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 20.8% is above the 3.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 105,244 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Charlottesville County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 36/100 (F). The county has 24 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 5 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 105,244 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 20.8% | 40.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 32.5% of measured traffic | 24.4 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 47 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 323,455 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 20.8% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 3.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 47 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 105,244 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Charlottesville County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Route 250 Bypass over Norfolk Southern Railway | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 40,230 | 1954 |
| Route 0250 over Rugby AVE | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 40,230 | 1970 |
| Route 0250 over RTE 29 Business | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 22,297 | 1970 |
| Route 0000 over Dairy RD O RTE 250 Bp | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,486 | 1954 |
| Portsmouth Dike RD over Big Entry Ditch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1 | 1983 |
| Route 250 over Mcintire RD & John W Pky | High traffic | Good | 43,545 | 2015 |
| Meadow Creek over Hydraulic Road | High traffic | Fair | 29,040 | 1985 |
| Route 0250 over Meadow Brook Ck | High traffic | Fair | 22,297 | 1953 |
| Ridge Street over Ridge ST O Csx Railway | High traffic | Good | 19,929 | 1993 |
| John Warner Prky over Trib Of Schenks Br | High traffic | Good | 19,496 | 2013 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.