US Bridges

Emancipation Hw by over Emancipation Hw O RTE 3

Fair

Fredericksburg city, Virginia · 1.7M RTE 1 - 2.9M RTE 1 · Structure no. 000000000020250

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,174
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emancipation Hw by over Emancipation Hw O RTE 3 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Emancipation Hw by over Emancipation Hw O RTE 3 in Fredericksburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 33,174 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36,989 by 2045. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesEmancipation Hw by
CrossesEmancipation Hw O RTE 3
Location1.7M RTE 1 - 2.9M RTE 1
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyFredericksburg city
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.29526, -77.48397
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,174 (2022)
Projected traffic36,989 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$125 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Emancipation Hw by over Emancipation Hw O RTE 3 built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Emancipation Hw by over Emancipation Hw O RTE 3 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Emancipation Hw by over Emancipation Hw O RTE 3 carry?

About 33,174 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Emancipation Hw by over Emancipation Hw O RTE 3?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Emancipation Hw by over Emancipation Hw O RTE 3?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.