US Bridges

Route 631 over Vepco Intake Canal

Fair

York County, Virginia · 0.60 Miles to Route 708 · Structure no. 000000000019875

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
307 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
367
2016 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Route 631 over Vepco Intake Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 631 over Vepco Intake Canal in York County, Virginia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 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 367 vehicles a day, projected to reach 517 by 2045. The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 631
CrossesVepco Intake Canal
Location0.60 Miles to Route 708
RouteCounty Highway 631
CountyYork County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.2161, -76.46214
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length307 ft (93.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic367 (2016)
Projected traffic517 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$124.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 631 over Vepco Intake Canal built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 631 over Vepco Intake Canal 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Route 631 over Vepco Intake Canal carry?

About 367 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Route 631 over Vepco Intake Canal?

The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Route 631 over Vepco Intake Canal?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).