US Bridges

Caledon Rd. over Rf&p RR (abandoned)

Fair

King George County, Virginia · 0.5M RTE206-13.3M Staff C · Structure no. 000000000010545

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,664
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caledon Rd. over Rf&p RR (abandoned) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Caledon Rd. over Rf&p RR (abandoned) in King George County, Virginia. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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.

It carries about 3,664 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,349 by 2042. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesCaledon Rd.
CrossesRf&p RR (abandoned)
Location0.5M RTE206-13.3M Staff C
RouteState Highway 218
CountyKing George County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.33594, -77.13403
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,664 (2022)
Projected traffic5,349 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$100 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Caledon Rd. over Rf&p RR (abandoned) built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caledon Rd. over Rf&p RR (abandoned) 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Caledon Rd. over Rf&p RR (abandoned) carry?

About 3,664 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Caledon Rd. over Rf&p RR (abandoned)?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Caledon Rd. over Rf&p RR (abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.