Hanover County Bridge Report Card
Hanover County scores 91 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Hanover County, Virginia
Hanover County has 161 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 6 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 3.7% is above the 3.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 16,672 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Hanover County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 91/100 (A). The county has 161 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 6 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 16,672 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 3.7% | 7.5 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.9% of measured traffic | 0.6 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 50 years vs 48 nationally | 1.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,948,231 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 3.7% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 3.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 50 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 16,672 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Hanover County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wbl Mountain Road over Chickahominy River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 9,890 | 1981 |
| Mount Hermon Road over Campbells Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,929 | 1971 |
| Spring Road over South Anna River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,570 | 1959 |
| Elmont Road over Stony Run Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,364 | 1975 |
| Waltons Tavern RD over Taylors Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,155 | 1941 |
| Flannigan Mill RD over Matadeguin Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 764 | 1968 |
| I-95 Nbl & Cd RD over Stony Run | High traffic | Fair | 140,863 | 1959 |
| I-95 over Chickahominy River | High traffic | Fair | 140,863 | 1961 |
| Route 0295 over Brandy Branch | High traffic | Fair | 88,024 | 1978 |
| Interstate 95 Sbl over Lickinghole Creek | High traffic | Fair | 63,410 | 1959 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.