US Bridges

US 17 over York River & Route 1208

Fair

York County, Virginia · Yorktown @ Gloucester Pt · Structure no. 000000000019824

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Movable - Swing
Steel
Length
3,757 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,419
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 17 over York River & Route 1208 is a steel movable - swing carrying US 17 over York River & Route 1208 in York County, Virginia. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 73 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 29,419 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36,212 by 2045. The structure is 3,757 ft (1,145.1 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 17
CrossesYork River & Route 1208
LocationYorktown @ Gloucester Pt
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyYork County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.23836, -76.51006
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Swing
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+19 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length3,757 ft (1,145.1 m)
Longest span500 ft (152.4 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,419 (2022)
Projected traffic36,212 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 17 over York River & Route 1208 built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is US 17 over York River & Route 1208 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 17 over York River & Route 1208 carry?

About 29,419 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is US 17 over York River & Route 1208?

The structure is 3,757 ft (1,145.1 m) long with a longest span of 500 ft (152.4 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns US 17 over York River & Route 1208?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.