US Bridges

Courthouse Rd. over Po River

Good

Spotsylvania County, Virginia · 8.8M RTE1-16.8M Lousia Cl · Structure no. 000000000025720

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,234
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Courthouse Rd. over Po River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Courthouse Rd. over Po River in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,234 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,606 by 2045. The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCourthouse Rd.
CrossesPo River
Location8.8M RTE1-16.8M Lousia Cl
RouteState Highway 208
Coordinates38.17114, -77.59441
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating76.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length130 ft (39.5 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,234 (2022)
Projected traffic3,606 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Courthouse Rd. over Po River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Courthouse Rd. over Po 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Courthouse Rd. over Po River carry?

About 3,234 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Courthouse Rd. over Po River?

The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Courthouse Rd. over Po River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.