Saffold Road over Meherrin River

Fair Condition76 years old446 vehicles/day

Location

StateVirginia
CountyLunenburg
Location0000meckbg Co0000lunebg C
CarriesSaffold Road
CrossesMeherrin River
Coordinates36.80517, -78.21269

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length224.1 ft (68.3 m)
Max Span85.0 ft (25.9 m)
Deck Width23.6 ft (7.2 m)
Deck Area491.8 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1950

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic446 (2022)
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection923
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000011980

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