US Bridges

Rogers-Clark Ebl over Mattaponi River

Poor

Caroline County, Virginia · 8.1M I95SBL-2.5M Bw G Cl · Structure no. 000000000004400

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
288 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,501
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rogers-Clark Ebl over Mattaponi River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rogers-Clark Ebl over Mattaponi River in Caroline County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,501 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,033 by 2045. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesRogers-Clark Ebl
CrossesMattaponi River
Location8.1M I95SBL-2.5M Bw G Cl
RouteState Highway 207
Coordinates38.02626, -77.39072
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,501 (2022)
Projected traffic8,033 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rogers-Clark Ebl over Mattaponi River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rogers-Clark Ebl over Mattaponi River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Rogers-Clark Ebl over Mattaponi River carry?

About 5,501 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rogers-Clark Ebl over Mattaponi River?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Rogers-Clark Ebl over Mattaponi River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.