US Bridges

Cricket Hill Road over Milford Haven

Fair

Mathews County, Virginia · 1.76M RTE 198-0.2M RTE633 · Structure no. 000000000011836

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Movable - Swing
Steel Continuous
Length
732 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,398
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cricket Hill Road over Milford Haven is a steel continuous movable - swing carrying Cricket Hill Road over Milford Haven in Mathews County, Virginia. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 2,398 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,674 by 2042. The structure is 732 ft (223.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCricket Hill Road
CrossesMilford Haven
Location1.76M RTE 198-0.2M RTE633
RouteState Highway 223
CountyMathews County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.48782, -76.30955
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
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Swing
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+15 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length732 ft (223.2 m)
Longest span207 ft (63.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,398 (2022)
Projected traffic2,674 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$300 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cricket Hill Road over Milford Haven built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cricket Hill Road over Milford Haven 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Cricket Hill Road over Milford Haven carry?

About 2,398 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cricket Hill Road over Milford Haven?

The structure is 732 ft (223.2 m) long with a longest span of 207 ft (63.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Cricket Hill Road over Milford Haven?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.