US Bridges

Route 0030 over Pamunkey River

Fair

King William County, Virginia · King William-New Kent Cl · Structure no. 000000000026122

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
5,354 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,190
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0030 over Pamunkey River is a steel movable - bascule carrying Route 0030 over Pamunkey River in King William County, Virginia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 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 19,190 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,354 by 2042. The structure is 5,354 ft (1,631.9 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 0030
CrossesPamunkey River
LocationKing William-New Kent Cl
RouteState Highway 30
CountyKing William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.53624, -76.80104
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+48 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length5,354 ft (1,631.9 m)
Longest span248 ft (75.6 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,190 (2022)
Projected traffic24,354 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0030 over Pamunkey River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0030 over Pamunkey River 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 Route 0030 over Pamunkey River carry?

About 19,190 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 0030 over Pamunkey River?

The structure is 5,354 ft (1,631.9 m) long with a longest span of 248 ft (75.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0030 over Pamunkey River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.