US Bridges

Nbl Geo. Wash. Pwy over Dragon Run

PoorPosted for load

Middlesex County, Virginia · Midsex-Gloucester Cl · Structure no. 000000000012085

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,276
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl Geo. Wash. Pwy over Dragon Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Nbl Geo. Wash. Pwy over Dragon Run in Middlesex County, Virginia. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 5,276 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,704 by 2045. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNbl Geo. Wash. Pwy
CrossesDragon Run
LocationMidsex-Gloucester Cl
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyMiddlesex County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.58515, -76.60334
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,276 (2022)
Projected traffic7,704 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$130 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nbl Geo. Wash. Pwy over Dragon Run built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nbl Geo. Wash. Pwy over Dragon Run 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nbl Geo. Wash. Pwy over Dragon Run carry?

About 5,276 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Nbl Geo. Wash. Pwy over Dragon Run?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nbl Geo. Wash. Pwy over Dragon Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.