US Bridges

Spotsylvania Pkwy over Tributary Massaponax Ck.

Good

Spotsylvania County, Virginia · .2M RTE.1-1.9M RTE.639 · Structure no. 000000000028329

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,375
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spotsylvania Pkwy over Tributary Massaponax Ck. is a concrete arch - deck carrying Spotsylvania Pkwy over Tributary Massaponax Ck. in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 16,375 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23,908 by 2045. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 134 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSpotsylvania Pkwy
CrossesTributary Massaponax Ck.
Location.2M RTE.1-1.9M RTE.639
RouteCounty Highway 628
Coordinates38.22167, -77.50952
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width134 ft (40.8 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,375 (2022)
Projected traffic23,908 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spotsylvania Pkwy over Tributary Massaponax Ck. built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spotsylvania Pkwy over Tributary Massaponax Ck. 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 2023.

How much traffic does Spotsylvania Pkwy over Tributary Massaponax Ck. carry?

About 16,375 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Spotsylvania Pkwy over Tributary Massaponax Ck.?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.

Who owns Spotsylvania Pkwy over Tributary Massaponax Ck.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.