US Bridges

Wbl Route 0207 over Route I-95

Fair

Caroline County, Virginia · 0.6M RTE1-10.5M Bw G Cl · Structure no. 000000000004401

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
351 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,242
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wbl Route 0207 over Route I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wbl Route 0207 over Route I-95 in Caroline County, Virginia. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 53 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,242 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,653 by 2045. The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWbl Route 0207
CrossesRoute I-95
Location0.6M RTE1-10.5M Bw G Cl
RouteState Highway 207
Coordinates37.93594, -77.47128
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.7 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length351 ft (107 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,242 (2022)
Projected traffic7,653 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wbl Route 0207 over Route I-95 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Wbl Route 0207 over Route I-95 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Wbl Route 0207 over Route I-95 carry?

About 5,242 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wbl Route 0207 over Route I-95?

The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Wbl Route 0207 over Route I-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.