Iron Bridge Road over Meherrin River
PoorClosed to trafficBrunswick County, Virginia · .16FR 673 & 1.2 to 685 · Structure no. 000000000003767
- Built
- 1884
- 141 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 192 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 815
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Iron Bridge Road over Meherrin River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying Iron Bridge Road over Meherrin River in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 1884, so it is 141 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 815 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 909 by 2045. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Iron Bridge Road over Meherrin River built?
It was built in 1884, making it 141 years old in 2025.
What condition is Iron Bridge Road over Meherrin River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Iron Bridge Road over Meherrin River carry?
About 815 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Iron Bridge Road over Meherrin River?
The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Iron Bridge Road over Meherrin River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.