US Bridges

Atlee Road over Cool Spring Connector

Good

Hanover County, Virginia · 0.17 FR 637 & 0.73 to 301 · Structure no. 000000000030387

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,118
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Atlee Road over Cool Spring Connector is a concrete arch - deck carrying Atlee Road over Cool Spring Connector in Hanover County, Virginia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 9,118 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,312 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 131 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesAtlee Road
CrossesCool Spring Connector
Location0.17 FR 637 & 0.73 to 301
RouteCounty Highway 638
CountyHanover County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.65878, -77.40676
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width131 ft (40 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,118 (2022)
Projected traffic13,312 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Atlee Road over Cool Spring Connector built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Atlee Road over Cool Spring Connector 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Atlee Road over Cool Spring Connector carry?

About 9,118 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Atlee Road over Cool Spring Connector?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 131 ft wide.

Who owns Atlee Road over Cool Spring Connector?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.