US Bridges

Auburn Mill Road over South Anna River

Good

Hanover County, Virginia · 0.90 to 611 & 1.0 to 670 · Structure no. 000000000009558

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
418
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Auburn Mill Road over South Anna River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Auburn Mill Road over South Anna River in Hanover County, Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 418 vehicles a day, projected to reach 627 by 2045. The structure is 177 ft (54.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesAuburn Mill Road
CrossesSouth Anna River
Location0.90 to 611 & 1.0 to 670
RouteCounty Highway 675
Coordinates37.75243, -77.63159
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length177 ft (54.1 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic418 (2020)
Projected traffic627 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Auburn Mill Road over South Anna River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Auburn Mill Road over South Anna River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Auburn Mill Road over South Anna River carry?

About 418 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Auburn Mill Road over South Anna River?

The structure is 177 ft (54.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Auburn Mill Road over South Anna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.