US Bridges

Ebl Bow. Green Byp over Rte. 301 (rte. 2)

Fair

Caroline County, Virginia · 1.0M RT207 BUS-0.7M RT619 · Structure no. 000000000026017

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
194 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,084
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ebl Bow. Green Byp over Rte. 301 (rte. 2) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ebl Bow. Green Byp over Rte. 301 (rte. 2) in Caroline County, Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5,084 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,424 by 2042. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEbl Bow. Green Byp
CrossesRte. 301 (rte. 2)
Location1.0M RT207 BUS-0.7M RT619
RouteState Highway 207
Coordinates38.04068, -77.34407
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,084 (2022)
Projected traffic7,424 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Ebl Bow. Green Byp over Rte. 301 (rte. 2) built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ebl Bow. Green Byp over Rte. 301 (rte. 2) 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ebl Bow. Green Byp over Rte. 301 (rte. 2) carry?

About 5,084 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ebl Bow. Green Byp over Rte. 301 (rte. 2)?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ebl Bow. Green Byp over Rte. 301 (rte. 2)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.