Howardsville Rd. over James River

Fair Condition56 years old304 vehicles/day

Location

StateVirginia
CountyNelson
Location0.00-buck Cl/0.00-nel Cl
CarriesHowardsville Rd.
CrossesJames River
Coordinates37.73150, -78.64603

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length946.5 ft (288.5 m)
Max Span119.1 ft (36.3 m)
Deck Width36.7 ft (11.2 m)
Deck Area3231.2 sq m
Main Spans8
Year Built1970

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic304 (2020)
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000004040

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