US Bridges

Blue/Gray Pky over Over Hazel Run

Fair

Fredericksburg city, Virginia · 0.3M William St.- · Structure no. 000000000024402

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,012
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue/Gray Pky over Over Hazel Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blue/Gray Pky over Over Hazel Run in Fredericksburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 36,012 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,578 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBlue/Gray Pky
CrossesOver Hazel Run
Location0.3M William St.-
RouteState Highway 3
CountyFredericksburg city
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.29187, -77.47698
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,012 (2022)
Projected traffic52,578 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue/Gray Pky over Over Hazel Run built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue/Gray Pky over 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 Blue/Gray Pky over Over Hazel Run carry?

About 36,012 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Blue/Gray Pky over Over Hazel Run?

The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Blue/Gray Pky over Over Hazel Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.