Edgehill Academy R over Matta River
PoorPosted for loadCaroline County, Virginia · 1.0M RTE605-2.1M RTE606 · Structure no. 000000000004464
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 190
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Edgehill Academy R over Matta River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Edgehill Academy R over Matta River in Caroline County, Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 190 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2045. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Edgehill Academy R over Matta River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Edgehill Academy R over Matta River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Edgehill Academy R over Matta River carry?
About 190 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Edgehill Academy R over Matta River?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Edgehill Academy R over Matta River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.