US Bridges

W Patrickhenry RD over South Anna River

Fair

Hanover County, Virginia · 3.5 FR 671 & 2.1 to 686 · Structure no. 000000000024996

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,310
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Patrickhenry RD over South Anna River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Patrickhenry RD over South Anna River in Hanover County, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 6 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 4,310 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,675 by 2045. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesW Patrickhenry RD
CrossesSouth Anna River
Location3.5 FR 671 & 2.1 to 686
RouteState Highway 54
CountyHanover County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.79698, -77.54962
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.7 US tons
Inventory rating73.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,310 (2022)
Projected traffic4,675 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 W Patrickhenry RD over South Anna River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Patrickhenry 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does W Patrickhenry RD over South Anna River carry?

About 4,310 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is W Patrickhenry RD over South Anna River?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns W Patrickhenry RD over South Anna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.