US Bridges

Courthouse Road over CSX Railroad

Good

Stafford County, Virginia · 0.4M RTE629-0.6M RTE666 · Structure no. 000000000027898

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
507
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Courthouse Road over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Courthouse Road over CSX Railroad in Stafford County, Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 507 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2045. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

CarriesCourthouse Road
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.4M RTE629-0.6M RTE666
RouteCounty Highway 630
Coordinates38.39907, -77.36815
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.5 US tons
Inventory rating73.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic507 (2022)
Projected traffic740 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 Courthouse Road over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Courthouse Road over CSX Railroad 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 2024.

How much traffic does Courthouse Road over CSX Railroad carry?

About 507 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Courthouse Road over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Courthouse Road over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.