US Bridges

Northumberland HWY over Coan River

Good

Northumberland County, Virginia · 1.8M RTE201-5.3M RTE202 · Structure no. 000000000024166

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,196
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northumberland HWY over Coan River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Northumberland HWY over Coan River in Northumberland County, Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 4,196 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,028 by 2045. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorthumberland HWY
CrossesCoan River
Location1.8M RTE201-5.3M RTE202
RouteU.S. Route 360
Coordinates37.93183, -76.49654
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating88.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,196 (2022)
Projected traffic6,028 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Northumberland HWY over Coan River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northumberland HWY over Coan 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Northumberland HWY over Coan River carry?

About 4,196 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Northumberland HWY over Coan River?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Northumberland HWY over Coan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.