US Bridges

Hewlett Rd. over North Anna River

Fair

Caroline County, Virginia · Hanover-Caroline Line · Structure no. 000000000004441

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
408
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hewlett Rd. over North Anna River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hewlett Rd. over North Anna River in Caroline County, Virginia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 6 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 408 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 438 by 2042. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesHewlett Rd.
CrossesNorth Anna River
LocationHanover-Caroline Line
RouteCounty Highway 601
CountyCaroline County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.93622, -77.56229
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating63.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic408 (2022)
Projected traffic438 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hewlett Rd. over North Anna River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hewlett Rd. over North Anna 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Hewlett Rd. over North Anna River carry?

About 408 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hewlett Rd. over North Anna River?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hewlett Rd. over North Anna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.