US Bridges

Route 0522 over James River @

Fair

Powhatan County, Virginia · Powhatan Cl&goochland Cl · Structure no. 000000000013834

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,012 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
8,774
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0522 over James River @ is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 0522 over James River @ in Powhatan County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 8,774 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,783 by 2042. The structure is 1,012 ft (308.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 0522
CrossesJames River @
LocationPowhatan Cl&goochland Cl
RouteU.S. Route 522
CountyPowhatan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.66412, -77.89021
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating58.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,012 ft (308.5 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,774 (2022)
Projected traffic9,783 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$541.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0522 over James River @ built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0522 over James 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 Route 0522 over James River @ carry?

About 8,774 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 0522 over James River @?

The structure is 1,012 ft (308.5 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0522 over James River @?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.