US Bridges

Plank Rd. (wbl) over Wilderness Run

Fair

Spotsylvania County, Virginia · Spotsy.-Orange Co. Line · Structure no. 000000000017919

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,051
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plank Rd. (wbl) over Wilderness Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Plank Rd. (wbl) over Wilderness Run in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 18,051 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,328 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPlank Rd. (wbl)
CrossesWilderness Run
LocationSpotsy.-Orange Co. Line
RouteState Highway 3
CountySpotsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.3256, -77.72636
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.8 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,051 (2022)
Projected traffic21,328 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Plank Rd. (wbl) over Wilderness Run built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plank Rd. (wbl) over Wilderness 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Plank Rd. (wbl) over Wilderness Run carry?

About 18,051 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Plank Rd. (wbl) over Wilderness Run?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Plank Rd. (wbl) over Wilderness Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.