US Bridges

Horseshoe Br RD over South Anna River

FairPosted for load

Hanover County, Virginia · 1.10 FR 54 & 2.35 to 795 · Structure no. 000000000009565

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
137 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
367
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horseshoe Br RD over South Anna River is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Horseshoe Br RD over South Anna River in Hanover County, Virginia. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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 367 vehicles a day, projected to reach 550 by 2045. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHorseshoe Br RD
CrossesSouth Anna River
Location1.10 FR 54 & 2.35 to 795
RouteCounty Highway 686
CountyHanover County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.79914, -77.53166
Functional classRural Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic367 (2020)
Projected traffic550 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$792 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Horseshoe Br RD over South Anna River built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horseshoe Br RD over South Anna 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Horseshoe Br RD over South Anna River carry?

About 367 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Horseshoe Br RD over South Anna River?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Horseshoe Br RD over South Anna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.