US Bridges

Stonewall Jack. RD over Poni River

Good

Caroline County, Virginia · 1.2M RTE632-0.5M RTE607 · Structure no. 000000000004449

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,171
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stonewall Jack. RD over Poni River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stonewall Jack. RD over Poni River in Caroline County, Virginia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 62 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,171 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,664 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesStonewall Jack. RD
CrossesPoni River
Location1.2M RTE632-0.5M RTE607
RouteCounty Highway 606
Coordinates38.13764, -77.44582
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,171 (2022)
Projected traffic2,664 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Stonewall Jack. RD over Poni River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Stonewall Jack. RD over Poni River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Stonewall Jack. RD over Poni River carry?

About 2,171 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Stonewall Jack. RD over Poni River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Stonewall Jack. RD over Poni River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.