US Bridges

Gov.Harrison Pkwy over Meherrin River

Fair

Brunswick County, Virginia · 1.11 FR 623 & .47 to 644 · Structure no. 000000000003602

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
332 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 1966, so it is 59 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 2045. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGov.Harrison Pkwy
CrossesMeherrin River
Location1.11 FR 623 & .47 to 644
RouteU.S. Route 58
Coordinates36.72391, -77.93445
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length332 ft (101.2 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,423 (2022)
Projected traffic6,459 by 2045
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 NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$700 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gov.Harrison Pkwy over Meherrin River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 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 June 2023.

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 332 ft (101.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Gov.Harrison Pkwy over Meherrin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.