US Bridges

Jamestown Road over Lake Powell

Fair

James City County, Virginia · 1.40 MI to Route 199 · Structure no. 000000000026215

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,050
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jamestown Road over Lake Powell is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jamestown Road over Lake Powell in James City County, Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8,050 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,391 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJamestown Road
CrossesLake Powell
Location1.40 MI to Route 199
RouteState Highway 31
CountyJames City County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.23821, -76.747
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,050 (2022)
Projected traffic9,391 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Jamestown Road over Lake Powell built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jamestown Road over Lake Powell 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Jamestown Road over Lake Powell carry?

About 8,050 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Jamestown Road over Lake Powell?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Jamestown Road over Lake Powell?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.