Cowan Boulevard over Smith Run
GoodFredericksburg city, Virginia · .15M Preserve LN-.5M I-95 · Structure no. 000000000027179
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 22,126
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cowan Boulevard over Smith Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Cowan Boulevard over Smith Run in Fredericksburg city, Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 22,126 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32,304 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 151 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cowan Boulevard over Smith Run built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cowan Boulevard over Smith Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Cowan Boulevard over Smith Run carry?
About 22,126 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Cowan Boulevard over Smith Run?
The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 151 ft wide.
Who owns Cowan Boulevard over Smith Run?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.