Varina-Enon Bridge, Cable-stayed bridge in Richmond, Virginia, United States
The Varina-Enon Bridge stretches 4,680 feet across the James River with two central pylons supporting cables and carrying six lanes of Interstate 295 traffic.
The bridge opened in July 1990 and received its name from Varina, the former Henrico County seat, and Enon, a small community in Chesterfield County.
The bridge structure incorporates nesting boxes that support the conservation of peregrine falcons, contributing to the recovery of this species in Virginia.
The bridge rises 275 feet above the James River, providing 150 feet of vertical clearance for ships traveling to the Port of Richmond through the navigation channel.
The structure survived a direct tornado strike in August 1993 without damage, while trucks on the bridge surface overturned from the extreme weather conditions.
Location: Virginia
Inception: 1990
Official opening: July 18, 1990
GPS coordinates: 37.37202,-77.34553
Latest update: May 11, 2025 01:25
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