US Bridges

Fredericksburg Tpk over Bowies Pond

Fair

Caroline County, Virginia · 8.6M Spotcl & 3.0M Nclbgr · Structure no. 000000000025254

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,074
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fredericksburg Tpk over Bowies Pond is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Fredericksburg Tpk over Bowies Pond in Caroline County, Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5 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 6,074 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,122 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesFredericksburg Tpk
CrossesBowies Pond
Location8.6M Spotcl & 3.0M Nclbgr
RouteState Highway 2
CountyCaroline County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.09515, -77.37985
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,074 (2022)
Projected traffic7,122 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 Fredericksburg Tpk over Bowies Pond built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fredericksburg Tpk over Bowies Pond 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Fredericksburg Tpk over Bowies Pond carry?

About 6,074 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Fredericksburg Tpk over Bowies Pond?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Fredericksburg Tpk over Bowies Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.