Colonial Parkway over Mill Creek
FairJames City County, Virginia · 4.6 Miles South of Va Rou · Structure no. 4290024P0000000
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,183
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Colonial Parkway over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Colonial Parkway over Mill Creek in James City County, Virginia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 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 1,183 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,420 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Colonial Parkway over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Colonial Parkway over Mill Creek 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Colonial Parkway over Mill Creek carry?
About 1,183 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Colonial Parkway over Mill Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Colonial Parkway over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.