US Bridges

Antioch Road over Hardware River

FairPosted for load

Fluvanna County, Virginia · 1.05 FR 773 / 1.10 to 669 · Structure no. 000000000007713

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Antioch Road over Hardware River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Antioch Road over Hardware River in Fluvanna County, Virginia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 948 by 2045. The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesAntioch Road
CrossesHardware River
Location1.05 FR 773 / 1.10 to 669
RouteCounty Highway 637
CountyFluvanna County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.81244, -78.45531
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length172 ft (52.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2022)
Projected traffic948 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Antioch Road over Hardware River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Antioch Road over Hardware 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Antioch Road over Hardware River carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Antioch Road over Hardware River?

The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Antioch Road over Hardware River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.