Washington Highway over South Anna River
FairPosted for loadHanover County, Virginia · .46 FR 641 & .64 to 738 · Structure no. 000000000009361
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 281 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,636
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington Highway over South Anna River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Washington Highway over South Anna River in Hanover County, Virginia. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 9,636 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2042. The structure is 281 ft (85.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Washington Highway over South Anna River built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Washington Highway over South Anna 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Washington Highway over South Anna River carry?
About 9,636 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Washington Highway over South Anna River?
The structure is 281 ft (85.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Washington Highway over South Anna River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.