Hopeman Parkway over Norfolk Southern Railway
FairPosted for loadWaynesboro city, Virginia · 0038340 0000WCL Wayn · Structure no. 000000000022299
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 127 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,270
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hopeman Parkway over Norfolk Southern Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hopeman Parkway over Norfolk Southern Railway in Waynesboro city, Virginia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 6,270 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,991 by 2045. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hopeman Parkway over Norfolk Southern Railway built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hopeman Parkway over Norfolk Southern Railway 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Hopeman Parkway over Norfolk Southern Railway carry?
About 6,270 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Hopeman Parkway over Norfolk Southern Railway?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Hopeman Parkway over Norfolk Southern Railway?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.