US Bridges

Hopeman Parkway over South Riv

Fair

Waynesboro city, Virginia · 1.4 Rt 340 - .11 Rt 865 · Structure no. 000000000022300

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,774
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hopeman Parkway over South Riv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hopeman Parkway over South Riv in Waynesboro city, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6,774 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,553 by 2045. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHopeman Parkway
CrossesSouth Riv
Location1.4 Rt 340 - .11 Rt 865
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWaynesboro city
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.08881, -78.87719
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,774 (2022)
Projected traffic7,553 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$90 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hopeman Parkway over South Riv built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hopeman Parkway over South Riv 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 South Riv carry?

About 6,774 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hopeman Parkway over South Riv?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Hopeman Parkway over South Riv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.