US Bridges

Boulevard Road over Jones Run

FairPosted for load

New Kent County, Virginia · 0.10 to 618 & 0.15 to 155 · Structure no. 000000000012738

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
813
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boulevard Road over Jones Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Boulevard Road over Jones Run in New Kent County, Virginia. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 813 vehicles a day, projected to reach 911 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBoulevard Road
CrossesJones Run
Location0.10 to 618 & 0.15 to 155
RouteCounty Highway 629
CountyNew Kent County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.44198, -77.04616
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic813 (2021)
Projected traffic911 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$79 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boulevard Road over Jones Run built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boulevard Road over Jones 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Boulevard Road over Jones Run carry?

About 813 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Boulevard Road over Jones Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Boulevard Road over Jones Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.