US Bridges

Old Cape Charles R over Bay Coast R/R/Canonie

Fair

Northampton County, Virginia · 0.13 FR 1108/0.09 to 184 · Structure no. 000000000012760

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,228
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Cape Charles R over Bay Coast R/R/Canonie is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Cape Charles R over Bay Coast R/R/Canonie in Northampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 1,228 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,369 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Cape Charles R
CrossesBay Coast R/R/Canonie
Location0.13 FR 1108/0.09 to 184
RouteCounty Highway 642
CountyNorthampton County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.2667, -76.011
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: 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 rating102.1 US tons
Inventory rating78.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,228 (2022)
Projected traffic1,369 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Cape Charles R over Bay Coast R/R/Canonie built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Cape Charles R over Bay Coast R/R/Canonie 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Old Cape Charles R over Bay Coast R/R/Canonie carry?

About 1,228 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old Cape Charles R over Bay Coast R/R/Canonie?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old Cape Charles R over Bay Coast R/R/Canonie?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.