US Bridges

Emancipation Hw by over Hazel Run

Fair

Fredericksburg city, Virginia · 2.3M RTE1-2.3M RTE1 · Structure no. 000000000020252

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,906
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emancipation Hw by over Hazel Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Emancipation Hw by over Hazel Run 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 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 33,906 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34,394 by 2042. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesEmancipation Hw by
CrossesHazel Run
Location2.3M RTE1-2.3M RTE1
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyFredericksburg city
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.28771, -77.48672
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
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.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,906 (2022)
Projected traffic34,394 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$250 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Emancipation Hw by over Hazel Run built?

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

What condition is Emancipation Hw by over Hazel Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does Emancipation Hw by over Hazel Run carry?

About 33,906 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Emancipation Hw by over Hazel Run?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Emancipation Hw by over Hazel Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.