West River Road over Hardware River
GoodFluvanna County, Virginia · 0.75 from 646 &1.8 to 611 · Structure no. 000000000028518
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 160 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,504
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
West River Road over Hardware River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West River Road over Hardware River in Fluvanna County, Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 3,504 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,421 by 2045. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West River Road over Hardware River built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is West River Road over Hardware 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does West River Road over Hardware River carry?
About 3,504 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is West River Road over Hardware River?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns West River Road over Hardware River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.