US Bridges

E. Queen St. over Rappahannock R RTE-1013@

Fair

Richmond County, Virginia · Richmond-Essex Co. Line · Structure no. 000000000014782

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
5,604 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,949
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Queen St. over Rappahannock R RTE-1013@ is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E. Queen St. over Rappahannock R RTE-1013@ in Richmond County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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.

It carries about 13,949 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,553 by 2042. The structure is 5,604 ft (1,708.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

Location

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CarriesE. Queen St.
CrossesRappahannock R RTE-1013@
LocationRichmond-Essex Co. Line
RouteU.S. Route 360
CountyRichmond County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.93047, -76.85736
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
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 statusOpen, no 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating64.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+98 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length5,604 ft (1,708.1 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,949 (2022)
Projected traffic15,553 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was E. Queen St. over Rappahannock R RTE-1013@ built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Queen St. over Rappahannock R RTE-1013@ 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 E. Queen St. over Rappahannock R RTE-1013@ carry?

About 13,949 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E. Queen St. over Rappahannock R RTE-1013@?

The structure is 5,604 ft (1,708.1 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns E. Queen St. over Rappahannock R RTE-1013@?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.