US Bridges

Mills Drive over CSX Railroad

Fair

Spotsylvania County, Virginia · 3.7M RTE1-2.1M RTE2 · Structure no. 000000000017929

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,649
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mills Drive over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mills Drive over CSX Railroad in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 13,649 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19,928 by 2042. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesMills Drive
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location3.7M RTE1-2.1M RTE2
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountySpotsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.22312, -77.44142
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 23 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,649 (2022)
Projected traffic19,928 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mills Drive over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mills Drive over CSX Railroad 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mills Drive over CSX Railroad carry?

About 13,649 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Mills Drive over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Mills Drive over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.