US Bridges

Richmond Tpk. over Mattaponi River

Fair

Caroline County, Virginia · 5.8M RTE207-9.0M RT30 · Structure no. 000000000004410

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,958
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richmond Tpk. over Mattaponi River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Richmond Tpk. over Mattaponi River in Caroline County, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 2,958 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,298 by 2045. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesRichmond Tpk.
CrossesMattaponi River
Location5.8M RTE207-9.0M RT30
RouteU.S. Route 301
CountyCaroline County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.96367, -77.34283
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,958 (2022)
Projected traffic3,298 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Richmond Tpk. over Mattaponi River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richmond Tpk. over Mattaponi River 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 Richmond Tpk. over Mattaponi River carry?

About 2,958 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Richmond Tpk. over Mattaponi River?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Richmond Tpk. over Mattaponi River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.