US Bridges

Gordons Mill Rd. over Piscataway Creek

PoorPosted for load

Essex County, Virginia · 0.7M RTE615-0.5M RTE360 · Structure no. 000000000006164

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
242
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gordons Mill Rd. over Piscataway Creek is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Gordons Mill Rd. over Piscataway Creek in Essex County, Virginia. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 242 vehicles a day, projected to reach 378 by 2045. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGordons Mill Rd.
CrossesPiscataway Creek
Location0.7M RTE615-0.5M RTE360
RouteCounty Highway 691
CountyEssex County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.87726, -76.90016
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating11 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic242 (2017)
Projected traffic378 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gordons Mill Rd. over Piscataway Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gordons Mill Rd. over Piscataway Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Gordons Mill Rd. over Piscataway Creek carry?

About 242 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Gordons Mill Rd. over Piscataway Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Gordons Mill Rd. over Piscataway Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.