US Bridges

Ridge Rd. over Tides Mill Stream

Good

Westmoreland County, Virginia · 0.2M COL.BEACH-3.5M K.Geo · Structure no. 000000000019223

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Other
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,375
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Rd. over Tides Mill Stream is a other arch - deck carrying Ridge Rd. over Tides Mill Stream in Westmoreland County, Virginia. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 92 years old, older 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 5,375 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,611 by 2045. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesRidge Rd.
CrossesTides Mill Stream
Location0.2M COL.BEACH-3.5M K.Geo
RouteState Highway 205
Coordinates38.27282, -76.99696
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialOther
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,375 (2022)
Projected traffic5,611 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$650 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridge Rd. over Tides Mill Stream built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Ridge Rd. over Tides Mill 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ridge Rd. over Tides Mill Stream carry?

About 5,375 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ridge Rd. over Tides Mill Stream?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge Rd. over Tides Mill Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.