US Bridges

Massaponax Church over Ni River

Fair

Spotsylvania County, Virginia · 3.5M RTE208-1.7M RTE1 · Structure no. 000000000017990

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,850
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Massaponax Church over Ni River is a concrete tee beam carrying Massaponax Church over Ni River in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 6 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 2,850 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,818 by 2045. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMassaponax Church
CrossesNi River
Location3.5M RTE208-1.7M RTE1
RouteCounty Highway 608
CountySpotsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.19189, -77.53599
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,850 (2022)
Projected traffic3,818 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$350 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Massaponax Church over Ni River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Massaponax Church over Ni River 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 Massaponax Church over Ni River carry?

About 2,850 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Massaponax Church over Ni River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Massaponax Church over Ni River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.