US Bridges

Normans Bridge Rd. over Pamunkey River

Fair

King William County, Virginia · Hanover-King William Line · Structure no. 000000000010663

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
285 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,023
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Normans Bridge Rd. over Pamunkey River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Normans Bridge Rd. over Pamunkey River in King William 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 1,023 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,494 by 2042. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesNormans Bridge Rd.
CrossesPamunkey River
LocationHanover-King William Line
RouteCounty Highway 614
CountyKing William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.76778, -77.33174
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.3 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,023 (2022)
Projected traffic1,494 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Normans Bridge Rd. over Pamunkey River built?

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

What condition is Normans Bridge Rd. over Pamunkey 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Normans Bridge Rd. over Pamunkey River carry?

About 1,023 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Normans Bridge Rd. over Pamunkey River?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Normans Bridge Rd. over Pamunkey River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.