US Bridges

Colonial Parkway over North Pier Naval Access

Fair

York County, Virginia · 1.5 Miles Northwest of U. · Structure no. 4290008P0000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,569
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Colonial Parkway over North Pier Naval Access is a concrete continuous slab carrying Colonial Parkway over North Pier Naval Access in York County, Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5,569 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,683 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesColonial Parkway
CrossesNorth Pier Naval Access
Location1.5 Miles Northwest of U.
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
Coordinates37.25547, -76.54161
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
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,569 (2022)
Projected traffic6,683 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$270,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Colonial Parkway over North Pier Naval Access built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Colonial Parkway over North Pier Naval Access 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 North Pier Naval Access carry?

About 5,569 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Colonial Parkway over North Pier Naval Access?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Colonial Parkway over North Pier Naval Access?

It is owned by the National Park Service.