US Bridges

Ebl Rich. Tapp.Hwy over Piscataway Creek

Fair

Essex County, Virginia · 2.3M RTE17-4.5M K&q CO · Structure no. 000000000006143

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,507
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ebl Rich. Tapp.Hwy over Piscataway Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ebl Rich. Tapp.Hwy over Piscataway Creek in Essex County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 5,507 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,042 by 2045. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEbl Rich. Tapp.Hwy
CrossesPiscataway Creek
Location2.3M RTE17-4.5M K&q CO
RouteU.S. Route 360
CountyEssex County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.87718, -76.90373
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,507 (2022)
Projected traffic8,042 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ebl Rich. Tapp.Hwy over Piscataway Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ebl Rich. Tapp.Hwy over Piscataway Creek 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 Ebl Rich. Tapp.Hwy over Piscataway Creek carry?

About 5,507 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ebl Rich. Tapp.Hwy over Piscataway Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Ebl Rich. Tapp.Hwy over Piscataway Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.