US Bridges

Hanover Courthouse over Pamunkey River

Fair

Hanover County, Virginia · 0.00 to Hanover CO Line · Structure no. 000000000009461

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
303 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,729
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hanover Courthouse over Pamunkey River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hanover Courthouse over Pamunkey River in Hanover County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 5,729 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,388 by 2042. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesHanover Courthouse
CrossesPamunkey River
Location0.00 to Hanover CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 301
CountyHanover County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.7884, -77.36992
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,729 (2022)
Projected traffic6,388 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hanover Courthouse over Pamunkey River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hanover Courthouse over Pamunkey 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Hanover Courthouse over Pamunkey River carry?

About 5,729 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hanover Courthouse over Pamunkey River?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Hanover Courthouse over Pamunkey River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.