US Bridges

James Ashby Pkwy over Stream

Good

Stafford County, Virginia · 0.1M RTE3-0.1M Dead End · Structure no. 000000000026236

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
496
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

James Ashby Pkwy over Stream is a concrete arch - deck carrying James Ashby Pkwy over Stream in Stafford County, Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 496 vehicles a day, projected to reach 556 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesJames Ashby Pkwy
CrossesStream
Location0.1M RTE3-0.1M Dead End
RouteCounty Highway 830
Coordinates38.27623, -77.42796
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.7 US tons
Inventory rating76.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic496 (2021)
Projected traffic556 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was James Ashby Pkwy over Stream built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is James Ashby Pkwy over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does James Ashby Pkwy over Stream carry?

About 496 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is James Ashby Pkwy over Stream?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns James Ashby Pkwy over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.