US Bridges

Route 199 Ebl over Route 60; 143 & CSX RR

Fair

James City County, Virginia · 1.18 MI FR RTE 637 · Structure no. 000000000019862

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
398 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,847
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 199 Ebl over Route 60; 143 & CSX RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 199 Ebl over Route 60; 143 & CSX RR in James City County, Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 14,847 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21,678 by 2042. The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long and 54 ft wide.

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRoute 199 Ebl
CrossesRoute 60; 143 & CSX RR
Location1.18 MI FR RTE 637
RouteState Highway 199
CountyJames City County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.25139, -76.66285
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 rating72.3 US tons
Inventory rating58.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length398 ft (121.3 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,847 (2022)
Projected traffic21,678 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 199 Ebl over Route 60; 143 & CSX RR built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 199 Ebl over Route 60; 143 & CSX RR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Route 199 Ebl over Route 60; 143 & CSX RR carry?

About 14,847 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 199 Ebl over Route 60; 143 & CSX RR?

The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Route 199 Ebl over Route 60; 143 & CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.