US Bridges

Boston Hill Road over Willis River

Good

Cumberland County, Virginia · 2.45-RT 602 / 1.80-RT 690 · Structure no. 000000000005730

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boston Hill Road over Willis River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Boston Hill Road over Willis River in Cumberland County, Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 43 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2045. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesBoston Hill Road
CrossesWillis River
Location2.45-RT 602 / 1.80-RT 690
RouteCounty Highway 605
Coordinates37.68831, -78.14348
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2020)
Projected traffic48 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Boston Hill Road over Willis River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boston Hill Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does Boston Hill Road over Willis River carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Boston Hill Road over Willis River?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Boston Hill Road over Willis River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.