Blockhouse Rd. over Ta River
GoodSpotsylvania County, Virginia · 1.1M RTE208-2.3M RTE738 · Structure no. 000000000024034
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,749
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blockhouse Rd. over Ta River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blockhouse Rd. over Ta River in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,749 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,554 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 26 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blockhouse Rd. over Ta River built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blockhouse Rd. over Ta River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Blockhouse Rd. over Ta River carry?
About 1,749 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Blockhouse Rd. over Ta River?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Blockhouse Rd. over Ta River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.