US Bridges

Gov Harrison Pkwy over Meherrin River

Fair

Brunswick County, Virginia · 1.14 FR 623 & .47 to 644 · Structure no. 000000000003586

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,423
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gov Harrison Pkwy over Meherrin River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gov Harrison Pkwy over Meherrin River in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,423 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,459 by 2042. The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGov Harrison Pkwy
CrossesMeherrin River
Location1.14 FR 623 & .47 to 644
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyBrunswick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.72371, -77.93407
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length205 ft (62.6 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,423 (2022)
Projected traffic6,459 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$936 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gov Harrison Pkwy over Meherrin River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gov Harrison Pkwy over Meherrin River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Gov Harrison Pkwy over Meherrin River carry?

About 4,423 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gov Harrison Pkwy over Meherrin River?

The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Gov Harrison Pkwy over Meherrin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.