FREESTATE ROAD
Carrying FREESTATE ROAD over NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY
0.08-1428 & 0.4-BELVEDERE, Albemarle, Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FREESTATE ROAD
The FREESTATE ROAD bridge in Albemarle, Virginia carries FREESTATE ROAD over NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY. It was built in 1932, making it 94 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2010, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 6 sections, stretching 47.9 meters (157 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,618 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 30.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FREESTATE ROAD compares
Live comparison across Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1932
- Last Reconstructed
- 2010
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 6
- Structure Length
- 47.9 m (157 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.1 m (17 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,618 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000000718
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FREESTATE ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare FREESTATE ROAD against other structures in Albemarle and across Virginia. Virginia bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for FREESTATE ROAD?
FREESTATE ROAD in Albemarle, Virginia has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FREESTATE ROAD inspected?
FREESTATE ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,618 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FREESTATE ROAD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for FREESTATE ROAD?
FREESTATE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FREESTATE ROAD?
FREESTATE ROAD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is FREESTATE ROAD and does age affect safety?
FREESTATE ROAD was built in 1932, making it 94 years old and last reconstructed in 2010.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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