US Bridges

Burkes Pond Rd. over Burkes Pond

Good

Gloucester County, Virginia · 1.4M RTE14-1.0M RTE 198 · Structure no. 000000000029427

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,117
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burkes Pond Rd. over Burkes Pond is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burkes Pond Rd. over Burkes Pond in Gloucester County, Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,117 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,245 by 2045. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBurkes Pond Rd.
CrossesBurkes Pond
Location1.4M RTE14-1.0M RTE 198
RouteCounty Highway 602
CountyGloucester County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.48504, -76.45595
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,117 (2022)
Projected traffic1,245 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Burkes Pond Rd. over Burkes Pond built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burkes Pond Rd. over Burkes Pond in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Burkes Pond Rd. over Burkes Pond carry?

About 1,117 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Burkes Pond Rd. over Burkes Pond?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Burkes Pond Rd. over Burkes Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.