US Bridges

Colonial Parkway over U.S. Route 17

Fair

York County, Virginia · 1.0 Mile South of Route 2 · Structure no. 4290006P0000000

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,569
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Colonial Parkway over U.S. Route 17 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Colonial Parkway over U.S. Route 17 in York County, Virginia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesColonial Parkway
CrossesU.S. Route 17
Location1.0 Mile South of Route 2
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
CountyYork County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.22889, -76.515
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,569 (2022)
Projected traffic6,683 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$57,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Colonial Parkway over U.S. Route 17 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Colonial Parkway 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 Colonial Parkway over U.S. Route 17 carry?

About 5,569 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Colonial Parkway over U.S. Route 17?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Colonial Parkway over U.S. Route 17?

It is owned by the National Park Service.