US Bridges

Route 199 Ebl over Colonial Pkwy

Fair

James City County, Virginia · 2.18 MI to Route 60 · Structure no. 000000000024108

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,275
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 199 Ebl over Colonial Pkwy is a concrete arch - deck carrying Route 199 Ebl over Colonial Pkwy 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 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 199 Ebl
CrossesColonial Pkwy
Location2.18 MI to Route 60
RouteState Highway 199
CountyJames City County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.24851, -76.70045
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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.8 US tons
Inventory rating70.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 NetworkNon-Interstate 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 Colonial Pkwy built?

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

What condition is Route 199 Ebl over Colonial Pkwy 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 Colonial Pkwy carry?

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

How long is Route 199 Ebl over Colonial Pkwy?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Route 199 Ebl over Colonial Pkwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.