US Bridges

Robert Terrel Road over New Found River

Fair

Hanover County, Virginia · 1.85 to 54 & 0.60 to 674 · Structure no. 000000000024239

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
972
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Robert Terrel Road over New Found River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Robert Terrel Road over New Found River in Hanover County, Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 972 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,123 by 2045. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRobert Terrel Road
CrossesNew Found River
Location1.85 to 54 & 0.60 to 674
RouteCounty Highway 712
CountyHanover County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.84155, -77.65929
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
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic972 (2014)
Projected traffic1,123 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Robert Terrel Road over New Found River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Robert Terrel Road over New Found 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 2023.

How much traffic does Robert Terrel Road over New Found River carry?

About 972 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Robert Terrel Road over New Found River?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Robert Terrel Road over New Found River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.