Main Street over Appomattox River
GoodPrince Edward County, Virginia · 0.95NCL FARM/.36 Rt 15 Bs · Structure no. 000000000022437
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 300 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,775
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main Street over Appomattox River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Main Street over Appomattox River in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 65 years old, older 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 9,775 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,964 by 2042. The structure is 300 ft (91.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Main Street over Appomattox River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Main Street over Appomattox 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Main Street over Appomattox River carry?
About 9,775 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Main Street over Appomattox River?
The structure is 300 ft (91.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Main Street over Appomattox River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.