Main Street over Rappahannock River
FairCaroline County, Virginia · King George-Caroline Cl · Structure no. 000000000004428
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,485 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,858
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main Street over Rappahannock River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main Street over Rappahannock 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 6 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 14,858 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,367 by 2045. The structure is 1,485 ft (452.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 38.5 mi (62 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main Street over Rappahannock River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Main Street over Rappahannock 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Main Street over Rappahannock River carry?
About 14,858 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Main Street over Rappahannock River?
The structure is 1,485 ft (452.7 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns Main Street over Rappahannock River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.