Coatesville Road over Newfound River
FairPosted for loadHanover County, Virginia · 0.45 to 668 & 1.10 735 · Structure no. 000000000009551
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,277
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Coatesville Road over Newfound River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coatesville Road over Newfound River in Hanover County, Virginia. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 85 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 1,277 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,362 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Coatesville Road over Newfound River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Coatesville Road over Newfound 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Coatesville Road over Newfound River carry?
About 1,277 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Coatesville Road over Newfound River?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Coatesville Road over Newfound River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.