US Bridges

Colonial Parkway over Penniman Road (va Route

Fair

York County, Virginia · 2.6 Miles East of Hubbard · Structure no. 4290013P0000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,569
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Colonial Parkway over Penniman Road (va Route is a concrete continuous slab carrying Colonial Parkway over Penniman Road (va Route in York County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,683 by 2042. The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesColonial Parkway
CrossesPenniman Road (va Route
Location2.6 Miles East of Hubbard
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
CountyYork County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.28144, -76.62806
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length163 ft (49.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 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
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$390,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Colonial Parkway over Penniman Road (va Route built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Colonial Parkway over Penniman Road (va Route 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 Penniman Road (va Route carry?

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

How long is Colonial Parkway over Penniman Road (va Route?

The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Colonial Parkway over Penniman Road (va Route?

It is owned by the National Park Service.