Patrick Henry HWY over Tye River
GoodNelson County, Virginia · 0.02-RT.56 / 0.02-RT.655 · Structure no. 000000000027477
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 170 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,925
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Patrick Henry HWY over Tye River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Patrick Henry HWY over Tye River in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,925 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,994 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Patrick Henry HWY over Tye River built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Patrick Henry HWY over Tye River 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 2024.
How much traffic does Patrick Henry HWY over Tye River carry?
About 1,925 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Patrick Henry HWY over Tye River?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Patrick Henry HWY over Tye River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.