US Bridges

Route 0003 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Stafford County, Virginia · 0.2M RTE 607-0.6M Frdburg · Structure no. 000000000018067

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,988
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0003 over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 0003 over CSX Railroad in Stafford County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 29,988 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40,315 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 0003
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.2M RTE 607-0.6M Frdburg
RouteState Highway 3
CountyStafford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.30401, -77.44759
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (55 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,988 (2022)
Projected traffic40,315 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0003 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0003 over CSX Railroad 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Route 0003 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 29,988 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 0003 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0003 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.