US Bridges

Dry Bridge Road over Csx_railroad

Fair

Caroline County, Virginia · 0.3M RTE207-1.1M RTE656 · Structure no. 000000000023559

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,305
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Bridge Road over Csx_railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dry Bridge Road over Csx_railroad in Caroline County, Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,305 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,821 by 2045. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDry Bridge Road
CrossesCsx_railroad
Location0.3M RTE207-1.1M RTE656
RouteCounty Highway 684
Coordinates37.94527, -77.44456
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 22 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,305 (2022)
Projected traffic1,821 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dry Bridge Road over Csx_railroad built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dry Bridge Road over Csx_railroad 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Dry Bridge Road over Csx_railroad carry?

About 1,305 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Dry Bridge Road over Csx_railroad?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Dry Bridge Road over Csx_railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.