US Bridges

Route 132 over Queens Creek

Fair

York County, Virginia · 0.26 MI to Int RTE 143 · Structure no. 000000000019851

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,296
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 132 over Queens Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Route 132 over Queens Creek in York County, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 6 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 8,296 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,250 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRoute 132
CrossesQueens Creek
Location0.26 MI to Int RTE 143
RouteState Highway 132
Coordinates37.29398, -76.69011
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.7 US tons
Inventory rating64.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,296 (2022)
Projected traffic9,250 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 132 over Queens Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 132 over Queens Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Route 132 over Queens Creek carry?

About 8,296 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 132 over Queens Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Route 132 over Queens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.