US Bridges

Route 199 Wbl over College Creek

Fair

James City County, Virginia · 0.67 MI FR Colonial Pkwy · Structure no. 000000000010510

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
754 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
15,678
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 199 Wbl over College Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 199 Wbl over College Creek in James City County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 15,678 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22,891 by 2045. The structure is 754 ft (229.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 199 Wbl
CrossesCollege Creek
Location0.67 MI FR Colonial Pkwy
RouteState Highway 199
CountyJames City County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.24835, -76.71231
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.6 US tons
Inventory rating56.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length754 ft (229.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,678 (2022)
Projected traffic22,891 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 199 Wbl over College Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 199 Wbl over College 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Route 199 Wbl over College Creek carry?

About 15,678 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 199 Wbl over College Creek?

The structure is 754 ft (229.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Route 199 Wbl over College Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.