US Bridges

Washington Highway over CSX Transportation

Fair

Hanover County, Virginia · .20 from 688 & .15 to 684 · Structure no. 000000000009359

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,964
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Highway over CSX Transportation is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington Highway over CSX Transportation in Hanover County, Virginia. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 4,964 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,535 by 2042. The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington Highway
CrossesCSX Transportation
Location.20 from 688 & .15 to 684
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyHanover County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.86317, -77.4645
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length116 ft (35.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,964 (2022)
Projected traffic5,535 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$665 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Highway over CSX Transportation built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Highway over CSX Transportation 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Washington Highway over CSX Transportation carry?

About 4,964 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Washington Highway over CSX Transportation?

The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Highway over CSX Transportation?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.