US Bridges

Cool Springs Rd. over CSX Railroad

Fair

Stafford County, Virginia · 1.0M RTE 3 - 0.1M RTE218 · Structure no. 000000000025676

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,129
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cool Springs Rd. over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cool Springs Rd. over CSX Railroad in Stafford County, Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 17,129 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,008 by 2042. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCool Springs Rd.
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location1.0M RTE 3 - 0.1M RTE218
RouteCounty Highway 607
CountyStafford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.31295, -77.44689
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.6 m)
Roadway width101 ft (30.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,129 (2022)
Projected traffic25,008 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Cool Springs Rd. over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cool Springs 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 Cool Springs Rd. over CSX Railroad carry?

About 17,129 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cool Springs Rd. over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns Cool Springs Rd. over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.