US Bridges

Blue Gray Pkwy over Ebl Rte. 3__(RAMP C)

Fair

Stafford County, Virginia · 0.1M RTE3-0.8M RTE2 · Structure no. 000000000018071

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
622 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,502
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Gray Pkwy over Ebl Rte. 3__(RAMP C) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blue Gray Pkwy over Ebl Rte. 3__(RAMP C) in Stafford County, Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 6 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 20,502 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,934 by 2042. The structure is 622 ft (189.7 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBlue Gray Pkwy
CrossesEbl Rte. 3__(RAMP C)
Location0.1M RTE3-0.8M RTE2
RouteState Highway 3
CountyStafford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.29118, -77.44568
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length622 ft (189.7 m)
Longest span183 ft (55.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,502 (2022)
Projected traffic29,934 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Blue Gray Pkwy over Ebl Rte. 3__(RAMP C) built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Gray Pkwy over Ebl Rte. 3__(RAMP C) 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 2024.

How much traffic does Blue Gray Pkwy over Ebl Rte. 3__(RAMP C) carry?

About 20,502 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Blue Gray Pkwy over Ebl Rte. 3__(RAMP C)?

The structure is 622 ft (189.7 m) long with a longest span of 183 ft (55.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Gray Pkwy over Ebl Rte. 3__(RAMP C)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.