US Bridges

Kings Highway over Rappahannock River @

Good

Fredericksburg city, Virginia · Stafford-Fredburg Line · Structure no. 000000000018073

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,007 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
13,818
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kings Highway over Rappahannock River @ is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kings Highway over Rappahannock River @ in Fredericksburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 84 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,818 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,407 by 2042. The structure is 1,007 ft (307 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKings Highway
CrossesRappahannock River @
LocationStafford-Fredburg Line
RouteState Highway 3
CountyFredericksburg city
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.30419, -77.45834
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,007 ft (307 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,818 (2022)
Projected traffic15,407 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$700 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kings Highway over Rappahannock River @ built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Kings Highway over Rappahannock River @ in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Kings Highway over Rappahannock River @ carry?

About 13,818 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Kings Highway over Rappahannock River @?

The structure is 1,007 ft (307 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Kings Highway over Rappahannock River @?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.