S.James Madison Hy over Willis River
GoodBuckingham County, Virginia · 7.72-RT.60 / 7.09-PREDCO · Structure no. 000000000004006
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 113 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,264
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S.James Madison Hy over Willis River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S.James Madison Hy over Willis River in Buckingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 63 years old, older 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 5,264 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,704 by 2042. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S.James Madison Hy over Willis River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is S.James Madison Hy over Willis River 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does S.James Madison Hy over Willis River carry?
About 5,264 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is S.James Madison Hy over Willis River?
The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns S.James Madison Hy over Willis River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.