Hewitt RD over Buckingham Branch
GoodAugusta County, Virginia · 0.32 Rt 703E-0.31 Rt 703W · Structure no. 000000000024738
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 101 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 280
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hewitt RD over Buckingham Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hewitt RD over Buckingham Branch in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 280 vehicles a day, projected to reach 366 by 2045. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hewitt RD over Buckingham Branch built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hewitt RD over Buckingham Branch 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Hewitt RD over Buckingham Branch carry?
About 280 vehicles per day (2016 count).
How long is Hewitt RD over Buckingham Branch?
The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Hewitt RD over Buckingham Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.