Emancipation Hw by over Old Rappahannock Canal
PoorFredericksburg city, Virginia · 0.5M RTE1-4.1M RTE1 · Structure no. 000000000020249
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Emancipation Hw by over Old Rappahannock Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Emancipation Hw by over Old Rappahannock Canal in Fredericksburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 80 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 27,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30,551 by 2045. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Emancipation Hw by over Old Rappahannock Canal built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is Emancipation Hw by over Old Rappahannock Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does Emancipation Hw by over Old Rappahannock Canal carry?
About 27,400 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Emancipation Hw by over Old Rappahannock Canal?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns Emancipation Hw by over Old Rappahannock Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.