Colonial Parkway over Yorktown Creek
FairYork County, Virginia · 0.1 Miles East of U.S. Ro · Structure no. 4290005P0000000
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 227 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,569
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Colonial Parkway over Yorktown Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Colonial Parkway over Yorktown Creek 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 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 5,569 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,683 by 2042. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Colonial Parkway over Yorktown Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Colonial Parkway over Yorktown 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 Colonial Parkway over Yorktown Creek carry?
About 5,569 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Colonial Parkway over Yorktown Creek?
The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Colonial Parkway over Yorktown Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.