US Bridges

Yorktown West Tour over U.S. Route 17

Fair

York County, Virginia · 0.9 Miles South of Coloni · Structure no. 4290004P0000000

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
369
2007 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Yorktown West Tour over U.S. Route 17 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Yorktown West Tour over U.S. Route 17 in York County, Virginia. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 66 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 369 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 406 by 2027. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesYorktown West Tour
CrossesU.S. Route 17
Location0.9 Miles South of Coloni
RouteFederal Lands Road 500
CountyYork County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.21558, -76.51489
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic369 (2007)
Projected traffic406 by 2027
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$2 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Yorktown West Tour over U.S. Route 17 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Yorktown West Tour over U.S. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Yorktown West Tour over U.S. Route 17 carry?

About 369 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Yorktown West Tour over U.S. Route 17?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Yorktown West Tour over U.S. Route 17?

It is owned by the National Park Service.