US Bridges

Newtown Rd. over Chapel Hill Swamp

FairPosted for load

King and Queen County, Virginia · 2.3M RTE619-1.9M RTE639 · Structure no. 000000000010637

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,358
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newtown Rd. over Chapel Hill Swamp is a concrete tee beam carrying Newtown Rd. over Chapel Hill Swamp in King and Queen County, Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,358 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,514 by 2045. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesNewtown Rd.
CrossesChapel Hill Swamp
Location2.3M RTE619-1.9M RTE639
RouteCounty Highway 721
CountyKing and Queen County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.84346, -77.08977
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,358 (2022)
Projected traffic1,514 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$60 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Newtown Rd. over Chapel Hill Swamp built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newtown Rd. over Chapel Hill Swamp 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 Newtown Rd. over Chapel Hill Swamp carry?

About 1,358 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Newtown Rd. over Chapel Hill Swamp?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Newtown Rd. over Chapel Hill Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.