US Bridges

Steel Trap Road over Waterloo Ck/Dickerson SW

Good

New Kent County, Virginia · .24 FR 606 & .51 to D End · Structure no. 000000000028299

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
215
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Steel Trap Road over Waterloo Ck/Dickerson SW is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Steel Trap Road over Waterloo Ck/Dickerson SW in New Kent County, Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 215 vehicles a day, projected to reach 242 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSteel Trap Road
CrossesWaterloo Ck/Dickerson SW
Location.24 FR 606 & .51 to D End
RouteCounty Highway 607
CountyNew Kent County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.59951, -77.10144
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (2020)
Projected traffic242 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$151 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Steel Trap Road over Waterloo Ck/Dickerson SW built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Steel Trap Road over Waterloo Ck/Dickerson SW in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Steel Trap Road over Waterloo Ck/Dickerson SW carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Steel Trap Road over Waterloo Ck/Dickerson SW?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Steel Trap Road over Waterloo Ck/Dickerson SW?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.