US Bridges

Route 0033 over Mattaponi River

Fair

King William County, Virginia · King&queen-King William C · Structure no. 000000000026123

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
3,545 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
18,635
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0033 over Mattaponi River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 0033 over Mattaponi River in King William County, Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 18,635 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,288 by 2042. The structure is 3,545 ft (1,080.5 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

CarriesRoute 0033
CrossesMattaponi River
LocationKing&queen-King William C
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates37.53829, -76.79415
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+20 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length3,545 ft (1,080.5 m)
Longest span240 ft (73.2 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,635 (2022)
Projected traffic22,288 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.1 mi (87 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 0033 over Mattaponi River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0033 over Mattaponi 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Route 0033 over Mattaponi River carry?

About 18,635 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Route 0033 over Mattaponi River?

The structure is 3,545 ft (1,080.5 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0033 over Mattaponi River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.