US Bridges

Route 607 over CSX Railroad

Fair

James City County, Virginia · 0.3 MI FR RTE 603 · Structure no. 000000000010523

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,168
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 607 over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 607 over CSX Railroad in James City County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 9,168 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,715 by 2045. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 607
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.3 MI FR RTE 603
RouteCounty Highway 607
CountyJames City County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.37625, -76.77401
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
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.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,168 (2022)
Projected traffic12,715 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 607 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 607 over CSX Railroad 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 Route 607 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 9,168 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 607 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Route 607 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.