The Hooes Road Bridge over Accotink Creek is back. The Virginia Department of Transportation re-opened the three-span, 150-foot-long structure, on Dec. 28. 

Repairs on the $1.25 million project began in July, and included:   

• removal of the timber deck, asphalt surface, steel beams and bearings 
• removal of abutment tops, piers and approach guardrails.          
• modification of concrete abutments and piers for new superstructure
• placement of new bearings, steel beams and constructing new deck and railings
• repavement of approach pavement and
• new guardrail installation.

VDOT estimates that 330 vehicles use the bridge on a daily basis. 

Some small repairs remain, and the entire project is estimated to be completed in April by contractor Martins Construction Company.