US Bridges

Route 17 Nbl over Colonial Park Service RD

Fair

York County, Virginia · 2.78 MI to Route 173 · Structure no. 000000000019820

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,415
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 17 Nbl over Colonial Park Service RD is a concrete continuous slab carrying Route 17 Nbl over Colonial Park Service RD in York County, Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 11,415 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,667 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRoute 17 Nbl
CrossesColonial Park Service RD
Location2.78 MI to Route 173
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyYork County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.20441, -76.50439
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,415 (2022)
Projected traffic16,667 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$600 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 17 Nbl over Colonial Park Service RD built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 17 Nbl over Colonial Park Service RD 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 Route 17 Nbl over Colonial Park Service RD carry?

About 11,415 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 17 Nbl over Colonial Park Service RD?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Route 17 Nbl over Colonial Park Service RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.