Hopeman Parkway over CSX Railway
PoorPosted for loadWaynesboro city, Virginia · 1.4 Rt 250 - .54 Rt 254 · Structure no. 000000000022301
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 145 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,882
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hopeman Parkway over CSX Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hopeman Parkway over CSX Railway 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 9,882 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,872 by 2045. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hopeman Parkway over CSX Railway built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hopeman Parkway over CSX Railway in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Hopeman Parkway over CSX Railway carry?
About 9,882 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Hopeman Parkway over CSX Railway?
The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Hopeman Parkway over CSX Railway?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.