US Bridges

Route 199 Ebl over S. England Street

Fair

James City County, Virginia · 2.08 MI to Route 60 · Structure no. 000000000010511

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,275
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 199 Ebl over S. England Street is a concrete continuous slab carrying Route 199 Ebl over S. England Street 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 16,275 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23,763 by 2045. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 199 Ebl
CrossesS. England Street
Location2.08 MI to Route 60
RouteState Highway 199
CountyJames City County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.24883, -76.69852
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,275 (2022)
Projected traffic23,763 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$517 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 199 Ebl over S. England Street built?

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

What condition is Route 199 Ebl over S. England Street 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Route 199 Ebl over S. England Street carry?

About 16,275 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 199 Ebl over S. England Street?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Route 199 Ebl over S. England Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.