US Bridges

Sbl Washington HWY over North Anna River

Fair

Caroline County, Virginia · Caroline & Hanover Cls · Structure no. 000000000024317

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,532
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Washington HWY over North Anna River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl Washington HWY over North Anna River in Caroline County, Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 2,532 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,698 by 2045. The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSbl Washington HWY
CrossesNorth Anna River
LocationCaroline & Hanover Cls
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyCaroline County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.88901, -77.46619
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length222 ft (67.8 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,532 (2022)
Projected traffic3,698 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 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 Sbl Washington HWY over North Anna River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sbl Washington HWY 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sbl Washington HWY over North Anna River carry?

About 2,532 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sbl Washington HWY over North Anna River?

The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl Washington HWY over North Anna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.