Glass House Ferry over James River

Fair Condition32 years old6,240 vehicles/day

Location

StateVirginia
CountyJames City
Location0.7 Mi.to Int.rte. 619
CarriesGlass House Ferry
CrossesJames River
Coordinates37.22021, -76.79139

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignGirder and Floorbeam
Total Length1491.1 ft (454.5 m)
Max Span51.8 ft (15.8 m)
Deck Width26.6 ft (8.1 m)
Deck Area3681.4 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1994 (reconstructed 1995)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic6,240 (2022)
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection924
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000024057

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