US Bridges

Ruther Glen RD over Csx. Railroad

Fair

Caroline County, Virginia · 1.7M RTE690-0.1M RTE620 · Structure no. 000000000024132

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,310
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ruther Glen RD over Csx. Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ruther Glen RD over Csx. Railroad in Caroline County, Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 2,310 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,373 by 2045. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRuther Glen RD
CrossesCsx. Railroad
Location1.7M RTE690-0.1M RTE620
RouteCounty Highway 652
CountyCaroline County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.92796, -77.45627
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,310 (2022)
Projected traffic3,373 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 Ruther Glen RD over Csx. Railroad built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ruther Glen RD 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 Ruther Glen RD over Csx. Railroad carry?

About 2,310 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ruther Glen RD over Csx. Railroad?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ruther Glen RD over Csx. Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.