Structure and Bridge Division

On behalf of the dedicated men and women associated with the Virginia Department of Transportation's Structure and Bridge Division, I welcome you to our web page.

It is our hope that the information we provide will assist you by providing accurate, timely and useful information to meet your business needs and to enhance your understanding of and interest in our program.  

We appreciate any comments you have to assist us in improving this service to you.  

Contact the Help Desk with your suggestions.
 

Kendal R. Walus, P.E.
State Structure and Bridge Engineer
VDOT Structure and Bridge Division
1401 E. Broad St., Richmond, Virginia 23219
Kendal.Walus@VDOT.Virginia.gov
 

What's New 

February 2021

• OpenRoads Designer (ORD) Connect Edition - February 2021
• OpenRoads CONNECT Edition (additional ORD training is now available) - February 2021 
  Use the VDOT University to sign-up for remote courses
• VDOT Vehicle Analysis Templates - 2/24/21
• 2021 Traffic Ancillary Structures Inventory and Inspection Manual - 2/18/2021
• Inventory and Appraisal Coding Guide - 2/4/2021
• Load Rating Summary Sheet SB502 - 2/4/2021 

January 2021

• Special Structures Health Index Expert Elicitation For Movables Bridges - 1/27/2021
• Special Structures Health Index Expert Elicitation For Tunnels - 1/27/2021

General Information

• Bridges in Virginia
• Manuals, Guides and Instructional and Informational Memoranda   
• Bridge safety inspection
• Bridge load rating information
• Structure and bridge staff directory
• Bridge Maintenance Information