US Bridges

Abram Penn HWY/626 over N. Mayo River

FairPosted for load

Patrick County, Virginia · 0.50 Rt 701; 0.20 Rt 810 · Structure no. 000000000013276

Built
1919
106 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Abram Penn HWY/626 over N. Mayo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Abram Penn HWY/626 over N. Mayo River in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 245 by 2045. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesAbram Penn HWY/626
CrossesN. Mayo River
Location0.50 Rt 701; 0.20 Rt 810
RouteCounty Highway 626
CountyPatrick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.66971, -80.09367
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating13 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2022)
Projected traffic245 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$356.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Abram Penn HWY/626 over N. Mayo River built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.

What condition is Abram Penn HWY/626 over N. Mayo 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Abram Penn HWY/626 over N. Mayo River carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Abram Penn HWY/626 over N. Mayo River?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Abram Penn HWY/626 over N. Mayo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.