US Bridges

Anderson Highway over Willis River

Good

Cumberland County, Virginia · 0.02 Rt 633/0.79 Buck Cl · Structure no. 000000000005711

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
142 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,697
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Anderson Highway over Willis River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Anderson Highway over Willis River in Cumberland County, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 2,697 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,007 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesAnderson Highway
CrossesWillis River
Location0.02 Rt 633/0.79 Buck Cl
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates37.48419, -78.3208
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,697 (2022)
Projected traffic3,007 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Anderson Highway over Willis River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Anderson Highway 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 Anderson Highway over Willis River carry?

About 2,697 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Anderson Highway over Willis River?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Anderson Highway over Willis River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.