US Bridges

Route 199 Ebl over College Creek

Good

James City County, Virginia · 0.67 MI to Colonial Pkwy · Structure no. 000000000027254

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
838 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
15,678
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 199 Ebl over College Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 199 Ebl over College Creek in James City County, Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,678 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22,891 by 2045. The structure is 838 ft (255.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 199 Ebl
CrossesCollege Creek
Location0.67 MI to Colonial Pkwy
RouteState Highway 199
Coordinates37.24817, -76.71234
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating60.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length838 ft (255.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,678 (2022)
Projected traffic22,891 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 199 Ebl over College Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 199 Ebl over College Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Route 199 Ebl over College Creek carry?

About 15,678 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 199 Ebl over College Creek?

The structure is 838 ft (255.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Route 199 Ebl over College Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.