US Bridges

Ukrop Drive over Trib Matoaka Lake

Fair

James City County, Virginia · On Campus of W&m College · Structure no. 000000000022342

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
227 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
1994 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ukrop Drive over Trib Matoaka Lake is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ukrop Drive over Trib Matoaka Lake in James City County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,660 by 2040. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUkrop Drive
CrossesTrib Matoaka Lake
LocationOn Campus of W&m College
RouteInterstate 321
Coordinates37.26971, -76.71843
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (1994)
Projected traffic1,660 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Ukrop Drive over Trib Matoaka Lake built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ukrop Drive over Trib Matoaka Lake 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ukrop Drive over Trib Matoaka Lake carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ukrop Drive over Trib Matoaka Lake?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Ukrop Drive over Trib Matoaka Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.