US Bridges

Shannon Hill Road over INTERSTATE-64

Fair

Goochland County, Virginia · .39FR653&.42TOLOUISACL · Structure no. 000000000008608

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
279 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,356
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shannon Hill Road over INTERSTATE-64 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shannon Hill Road over INTERSTATE-64 in Goochland County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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.

It carries about 2,356 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,440 by 2042. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesShannon Hill Road
CrossesINTERSTATE-64
Location.39FR653&.42TOLOUISACL
RouteCounty Highway 605
CountyGoochland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.88465, -78.03231
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,356 (2022)
Projected traffic3,440 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Shannon Hill Road over INTERSTATE-64 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shannon Hill Road over INTERSTATE-64 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 2024.

How much traffic does Shannon Hill Road over INTERSTATE-64 carry?

About 2,356 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Shannon Hill Road over INTERSTATE-64?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Shannon Hill Road over INTERSTATE-64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.