US Bridges

Fall Hill Ave. over Old Rappahannock Canal

Good

Fredericksburg city, Virginia · 1.9 Ncl FREDER.-0.7 RTE 1 · Structure no. 000000000029299

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,176
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fall Hill Ave. over Old Rappahannock Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fall Hill Ave. over Old Rappahannock Canal in Fredericksburg city, Virginia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 18,176 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,266 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFall Hill Ave.
CrossesOld Rappahannock Canal
Location1.9 Ncl FREDER.-0.7 RTE 1
RouteCity Street 639
Coordinates38.31652, -77.48605
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,176 (2022)
Projected traffic20,266 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Fall Hill Ave. over Old Rappahannock Canal built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fall Hill Ave. over Old Rappahannock Canal 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Fall Hill Ave. over Old Rappahannock Canal carry?

About 18,176 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Fall Hill Ave. over Old Rappahannock Canal?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Fall Hill Ave. over Old Rappahannock Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.