US Bridges

Cold Harbor Road over RTE 360

Fair

Hanover County, Virginia · 0.08 to 360 Bus & 0.22 · Structure no. 000000000009412

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
195 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,751
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cold Harbor Road over RTE 360 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cold Harbor Road over RTE 360 in Hanover County, Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 11,751 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,921 by 2042. The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCold Harbor Road
CrossesRTE 360
Location0.08 to 360 Bus & 0.22
RouteState Highway 156
CountyHanover County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.60287, -77.37044
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length195 ft (59.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,751 (2022)
Projected traffic17,921 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$616 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cold Harbor Road over RTE 360 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cold Harbor Road over RTE 360 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Cold Harbor Road over RTE 360 carry?

About 11,751 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cold Harbor Road over RTE 360?

The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Cold Harbor Road over RTE 360?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.