US Bridges

Leeland Rd. over CSX Railroad

Fair

Stafford County, Virginia · 0.9M RTE.607-0.2M RTE 624 · Structure no. 000000000018141

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,777
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leeland Rd. over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Leeland Rd. over CSX Railroad in Stafford County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 9,777 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,274 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLeeland Rd.
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.9M RTE.607-0.2M RTE 624
RouteCounty Highway 626
Coordinates38.34707, -77.43665
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,777 (2022)
Projected traffic14,274 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$120 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Leeland Rd. over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leeland Rd. 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Leeland Rd. over CSX Railroad carry?

About 9,777 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Leeland Rd. over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Leeland Rd. over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.