US Bridges

RTE.0003 E.W.Conn. over CSX Railway;service RD

Fair

Fredericksburg city, Virginia · 0.6M RTE1- · Structure no. 000000000023945

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
248 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
43,783
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE.0003 E.W.Conn. over CSX Railway;service RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE.0003 E.W.Conn. over CSX Railway;service RD in Fredericksburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 43,783 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,609 by 2042. The structure is 248 ft (75.5 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE.0003 E.W.Conn.
CrossesCSX Railway;service RD
Location0.6M RTE1-
RouteState Highway 3
CountyFredericksburg city
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.28959, -77.462
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length248 ft (75.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,783 (2022)
Projected traffic58,609 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE.0003 E.W.Conn. over CSX Railway;service RD built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE.0003 E.W.Conn. over CSX Railway;service RD 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 RTE.0003 E.W.Conn. over CSX Railway;service RD carry?

About 43,783 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE.0003 E.W.Conn. over CSX Railway;service RD?

The structure is 248 ft (75.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns RTE.0003 E.W.Conn. over CSX Railway;service RD?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.