US Bridges

Paige Rd. over Mattaponi River

Fair

Caroline County, Virginia · 2.4M RTE638 - 1.8M RTE 2 · Structure no. 000000000004445

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
692
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paige Rd. over Mattaponi River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Paige Rd. over Mattaponi River in Caroline County, Virginia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 75 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 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 692 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 772 by 2045. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPaige Rd.
CrossesMattaponi River
Location2.4M RTE638 - 1.8M RTE 2
RouteCounty Highway 605
CountyCaroline County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.06023, -77.38452
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic692 (2022)
Projected traffic772 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$560 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Paige Rd. over Mattaponi River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Paige Rd. 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Paige Rd. over Mattaponi River carry?

About 692 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Paige Rd. over Mattaponi River?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Paige Rd. over Mattaponi River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.