James River Road over James River

Fair Condition53 years old420 vehicles/day

Location

StateVirginia
CountyNelson
Location0.0-nelsonco./0.0-bkgmco
CarriesJames River Road
CrossesJames River
Coordinates37.63637, -78.72003

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length770.0 ft (234.7 m)
Max Span118.1 ft (36 m)
Deck Width36.7 ft (11.2 m)
Deck Area2628.6 sq m
Main Spans8
Year Built1973

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic420 (2022)
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection724
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000012440

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