US Bridges

Washington Highway over CSX Transp

Fair

Hanover County, Virginia · .64 FR 641S & .32 to 641N · Structure no. 000000000009363

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
163 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,636
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Highway over CSX Transp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington Highway over CSX Transp in Hanover County, Virginia. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 91 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 6 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 9,636 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2045. The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington Highway
CrossesCSX Transp
Location.64 FR 641S & .32 to 641N
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyHanover County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.79423, -77.47086
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating50.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length163 ft (49.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,636 (2022)
Projected traffic10,500 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$208.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Highway over CSX Transp built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is Washington Highway over CSX Transp 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Washington Highway over CSX Transp carry?

About 9,636 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Washington Highway over CSX Transp?

The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Highway over CSX Transp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.