US Bridges

Washington Highway over Stoney Run

Fair

Hanover County, Virginia · 0.36 FR 661 & 0.06 to 719 · Structure no. 000000000009364

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,812
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Highway over Stoney Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Washington Highway over Stoney Run in Hanover County, Virginia. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 102 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 14,812 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,515 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWashington Highway
CrossesStoney Run
Location0.36 FR 661 & 0.06 to 719
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates37.69577, -77.46333
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,812 (2022)
Projected traffic16,515 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$27 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Highway over Stoney Run built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Washington Highway over Stoney Run 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 Stoney Run carry?

About 14,812 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Washington Highway over Stoney Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Highway over Stoney Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.