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Virginia State Route 5
State highway in eastern Virginia, US / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the former State Route 5, see State Route 5 (Virginia 1918-1923).
Virginia State Route 5 (SR 5) is a primary state highway in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It runs between the independent cities of Richmond and Williamsburg. Between Charles City County and James City County, it crosses the Chickahominy River via the Judith Stewart Dresser Bridge, a fixed-span bridge which replaced historic Barrett's Ferry and the former drawbridge.
Quick Facts State Route 5, Route information ...
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Length | 54.96 mi[1] (88.45 km) | |||
Existed | July 1, 1933[2]–present | |||
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Country | United States | |||
State | Virginia | |||
Counties | City of Richmond, Henrico, Charles City, James City, City of Williamsburg | |||
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The entire length of SR 5 outside Richmond and Williamsburg is a Virginia Byway. Since 2015, the Virginia Capital Trail dedicated pedestrian and bicycle trail runs alongside the automobile highway.