US Bridges

Robert E. Lee Rd. over Po River

Fair

Spotsylvania County, Virginia · 0.7M RTE747-0.9M RTE693 · Structure no. 000000000017993

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
163 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,956
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Robert E. Lee Rd. over Po River is a concrete slab carrying Robert E. Lee Rd. over Po River in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 2,956 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,125 by 2045. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRobert E. Lee Rd.
CrossesPo River
Location0.7M RTE747-0.9M RTE693
RouteCounty Highway 608
CountySpotsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.20498, -77.63344
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.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,956 (2022)
Projected traffic3,125 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Robert E. Lee Rd. over Po River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Robert E. Lee Rd. over Po 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 Robert E. Lee Rd. over Po River carry?

About 2,956 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Robert E. Lee Rd. over Po River?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Robert E. Lee Rd. over Po River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.