US Bridges

Sbl Geo. Wash. Pwy over Dragon Run

Fair

Middlesex County, Virginia · Midsex-Gloucester Cl · Structure no. 000000000012086

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
154 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,276
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Geo. Wash. Pwy over Dragon Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl Geo. Wash. Pwy over Dragon Run in Middlesex County, Virginia. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 6 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 5,276 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,704 by 2042. The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSbl Geo. Wash. Pwy
CrossesDragon Run
LocationMidsex-Gloucester Cl
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyMiddlesex County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.58505, -76.60354
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating65.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length154 ft (46.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,276 (2022)
Projected traffic7,704 by 2042
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$200 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Sbl Geo. Wash. Pwy over Dragon Run 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 Sbl Geo. Wash. Pwy over Dragon Run carry?

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

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

The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.