Bethel Road over Banister River
GoodHalifax County, Virginia · 0.26 to 501 - 0.10 to 760 · Structure no. 000000000028546
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 379 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,757
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bethel Road over Banister River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bethel Road over Banister River in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 2,757 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,074 by 2045. The structure is 379 ft (115.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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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 Bethel Road over Banister River built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bethel Road over Banister 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Bethel Road over Banister River carry?
About 2,757 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Bethel Road over Banister River?
The structure is 379 ft (115.6 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Bethel Road over Banister River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.