US Bridges

Gordon Rd. over Ni River

Fair

Spotsylvania County, Virginia · 0.8M RTE732-1.4M RTE628 · Structure no. 000000000018015

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,575
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gordon Rd. over Ni River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Gordon Rd. over Ni River in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 4,575 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,043 by 2045. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesGordon Rd.
CrossesNi River
Location0.8M RTE732-1.4M RTE628
RouteCounty Highway 627
CountySpotsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.2441, -77.59682
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating65.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,575 (2022)
Projected traffic6,043 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$400 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gordon Rd. over Ni River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gordon Rd. 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 Gordon Rd. over Ni River carry?

About 4,575 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Gordon Rd. over Ni River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Gordon Rd. over Ni River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.