US Bridges

Magruder Blvd over Route 17

Fair

York County, Virginia · 0.02 MI FR Route 17 · Structure no. 000000000019853

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
280 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,045
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Magruder Blvd over Route 17 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Magruder Blvd over Route 17 in York County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 14,045 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,660 by 2042. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMagruder Blvd
CrossesRoute 17
Location0.02 MI FR Route 17
RouteState Highway 134
CountyYork County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.12746, -76.45924
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,045 (2022)
Projected traffic15,660 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$400 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Magruder Blvd over Route 17 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Magruder Blvd over Route 17 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 2024.

How much traffic does Magruder Blvd over Route 17 carry?

About 14,045 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Magruder Blvd over Route 17?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Magruder Blvd over Route 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.