US Bridges

New Kent Highway over RTE I 64 @ Bottoms Bridg

Poor

New Kent County, Virginia · 0.43 FR 60 & 0.65 to 613 · Structure no. 000000000012630

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
312 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,139
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Kent Highway over RTE I 64 @ Bottoms Bridg is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Kent Highway over RTE I 64 @ Bottoms Bridg in New Kent County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 16,139 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23,563 by 2045. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 90 ft wide.

CarriesNew Kent Highway
CrossesRTE I 64 @ Bottoms Bridg
Location0.43 FR 60 & 0.65 to 613
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates37.51567, -77.18977
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,139 (2022)
Projected traffic23,563 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$619 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was New Kent Highway over RTE I 64 @ Bottoms Bridg built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Kent Highway over RTE I 64 @ Bottoms Bridg 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does New Kent Highway over RTE I 64 @ Bottoms Bridg carry?

About 16,139 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is New Kent Highway over RTE I 64 @ Bottoms Bridg?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns New Kent Highway over RTE I 64 @ Bottoms Bridg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.