US Bridges

Catharpin Rd. over Po River

Fair

Spotsylvania County, Virginia · 0.8M RTE608-2.3M RTE649 · Structure no. 000000000017999

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
154 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,621
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Catharpin Rd. over Po River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Catharpin Rd. over Po River in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 2,621 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,877 by 2045. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCatharpin Rd.
CrossesPo River
Location0.8M RTE608-2.3M RTE649
RouteCounty Highway 612
CountySpotsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.22911, -77.70166
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
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.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,621 (2022)
Projected traffic2,877 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Catharpin Rd. over Po River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Catharpin 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 Catharpin Rd. over Po River carry?

About 2,621 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Catharpin Rd. over Po River?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Catharpin Rd. over Po River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.