US Bridges

Yorktown West Tour over Beaverdam Creek

FairPosted for load

York County, Virginia · 1.3 Miles West of U.S. Ro · Structure no. 4290002P0000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2007 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Yorktown West Tour over Beaverdam Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Yorktown West Tour over Beaverdam Creek in York County, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 297 by 2027. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesYorktown West Tour
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location1.3 Miles West of U.S. Ro
RouteFederal Lands Road 500
CountyYork County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.20283, -76.52017
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating26 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2007)
Projected traffic297 by 2027
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
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 Yorktown West Tour over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yorktown West Tour over Beaverdam 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Yorktown West Tour over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Yorktown West Tour over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Yorktown West Tour over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.