US Bridges

Eskimo Hill Rd. over CSX Railroad

Fair

Stafford County, Virginia · 0.2M RTE608-0.01M RTE619 · Structure no. 000000000018145

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,694
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eskimo Hill Rd. over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eskimo Hill Rd. over CSX Railroad in Stafford County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1,694 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,881 by 2042. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesEskimo Hill Rd.
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.2M RTE608-0.01M RTE619
RouteCounty Highway 628
CountyStafford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.37693, -77.39751
Functional classRural Major 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
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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.7 US tons
Inventory rating59.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,694 (2022)
Projected traffic1,881 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Eskimo Hill Rd. over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eskimo Hill 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 2024.

How much traffic does Eskimo Hill Rd. over CSX Railroad carry?

About 1,694 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Eskimo Hill Rd. over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Eskimo Hill Rd. over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.