US Bridges

Teman Road over North Anna River

Fair

Hanover County, Virginia · 0.0 to Hanover CO Line · Structure no. 000000000009592

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
235 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,077
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Teman Road over North Anna River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Teman Road over North Anna River 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.

It carries about 1,077 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,572 by 2042. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesTeman Road
CrossesNorth Anna River
Location0.0 to Hanover CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 738
CountyHanover County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.96495, -77.63262
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,077 (2022)
Projected traffic1,572 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Teman Road over North Anna River built?

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

What condition is Teman Road over North 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Teman Road over North Anna River carry?

About 1,077 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Teman Road over North Anna River?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Teman Road over North Anna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.