US Bridges

Hill-Ewell Drive over Wilderness Run

Fair

Spotsylvania County, Virginia · I-95 to Exit 130 (va Rout · Structure no. 4370003P0000000

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
95
2020 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Hill-Ewell Drive over Wilderness Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Hill-Ewell Drive over Wilderness Run in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 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 95 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHill-Ewell Drive
CrossesWilderness Run
LocationI-95 to Exit 130 (va Rout
RouteFederal Lands Road 12
CountySpotsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.30276, -77.74394
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2020)
Projected traffic114 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$83,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hill-Ewell Drive over Wilderness Run built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hill-Ewell Drive over Wilderness Run 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Hill-Ewell Drive over Wilderness Run carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hill-Ewell Drive over Wilderness Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Hill-Ewell Drive over Wilderness Run?

It is owned by the National Park Service.