US Bridges

Route 143 over Is 64 at Camp Peary

Fair

York County, Virginia · 0.76 MI to Williamsburg · Structure no. 000000000019857

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
289 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,269
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 143 over Is 64 at Camp Peary is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 143 over Is 64 at Camp Peary 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 17,269 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,857 by 2045. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 143
CrossesIs 64 at Camp Peary
Location0.76 MI to Williamsburg
RouteState Highway 143
CountyYork County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.30348, -76.68397
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length289 ft (88.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,269 (2022)
Projected traffic18,857 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$270 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 143 over Is 64 at Camp Peary built?

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

What condition is Route 143 over Is 64 at Camp Peary 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Route 143 over Is 64 at Camp Peary carry?

About 17,269 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 143 over Is 64 at Camp Peary?

The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Route 143 over Is 64 at Camp Peary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.