Windmill Point Rd. over Oyster Creek
PoorPosted for loadLancaster County, Virginia · 5.5M RTE200-1.9M Dead End · Structure no. 000000000010694
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 585
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Windmill Point Rd. over Oyster Creek is a concrete slab carrying Windmill Point Rd. over Oyster Creek in Lancaster County, Virginia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 585 vehicles a day, projected to reach 652 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Windmill Point Rd. over Oyster Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Windmill Point Rd. over Oyster Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Windmill Point Rd. over Oyster Creek carry?
About 585 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Windmill Point Rd. over Oyster Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Windmill Point Rd. over Oyster Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.