Route 0003 over Rappahannock River @
FairMiddlesex County, Virginia · Midsex.- Lanc. Co.Line · Structure no. 000000000012083
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 9,989 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,559
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 0003 over Rappahannock River @ is a steel truss - thru carrying Route 0003 over Rappahannock River @ in Middlesex County, Virginia. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 68 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 7,559 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,891 by 2042. The structure is 9,989 ft (3,044.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 85.1 mi (137 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 0003 over Rappahannock River @ built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Route 0003 over Rappahannock 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Route 0003 over Rappahannock River @ carry?
About 7,559 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 0003 over Rappahannock River @?
The structure is 9,989 ft (3,044.6 m) long with a longest span of 648 ft (197.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Route 0003 over Rappahannock River @?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.