US Bridges

US17 over Poquoson River

Fair

York County, Virginia · 0.73 MI to Route 134 · Structure no. 000000000027508

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46,054
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US17 over Poquoson River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US17 over Poquoson River in York County, Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 46,054 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51,350 by 2045. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS17
CrossesPoquoson River
Location0.73 MI to Route 134
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyYork County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.1375, -76.457
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.1 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,054 (2022)
Projected traffic51,350 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US17 over Poquoson River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US17 over Poquoson River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US17 over Poquoson River carry?

About 46,054 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is US17 over Poquoson River?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns US17 over Poquoson River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.