US Bridges

Kingswood Blvd over Long Branch

Good

Spotsylvania County, Virginia · 1.2M RTE620-0.3M RTE1558 · Structure no. 000000000026748

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,045
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kingswood Blvd over Long Branch is a concrete arch - deck carrying Kingswood Blvd over Long Branch in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,045 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,693 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesKingswood Blvd
CrossesLong Branch
Location1.2M RTE620-0.3M RTE1558
RouteCounty Highway 1344
Coordinates38.27865, -77.49979
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.2 US tons
Inventory rating82.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,045 (2014)
Projected traffic1,693 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Kingswood Blvd over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kingswood Blvd over Long Branch 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 Kingswood Blvd over Long Branch carry?

About 1,045 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Kingswood Blvd over Long Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Kingswood Blvd over Long Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.