US Bridges

Wbl Rich/Tapp HWY over Piscataway Creek

Fair

Essex County, Virginia · 2.4M RT17-4.5M K & Q Co. · Structure no. 000000000006144

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,507
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wbl Rich/Tapp HWY over Piscataway Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Wbl Rich/Tapp HWY over Piscataway Creek in Essex County, Virginia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWbl Rich/Tapp HWY
CrossesPiscataway Creek
Location2.4M RT17-4.5M K & Q Co.
RouteU.S. Route 360
CountyEssex County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.87727, -76.90386
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$400 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wbl Rich/Tapp HWY over Piscataway Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wbl 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 Wbl Rich/Tapp HWY over Piscataway Creek carry?

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

How long is Wbl Rich/Tapp HWY over Piscataway Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wbl Rich/Tapp HWY over Piscataway Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.