US Bridges

Nelsons Bridge RD over Pamunkey River

Fair

King William County, Virginia · Hanover-King William Line · Structure no. 000000000010664

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
302 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
639
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nelsons Bridge RD over Pamunkey River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nelsons Bridge RD over Pamunkey River in King William County, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 639 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 658 by 2045. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesNelsons Bridge RD
CrossesPamunkey River
LocationHanover-King William Line
RouteCounty Highway 615
CountyKing William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.71483, -77.28915
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.7 US tons
Inventory rating57.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic639 (2022)
Projected traffic658 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Nelsons Bridge RD over Pamunkey River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nelsons 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 2023.

How much traffic does Nelsons Bridge RD over Pamunkey River carry?

About 639 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nelsons Bridge RD over Pamunkey River?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nelsons Bridge RD over Pamunkey River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.