Mulberry Island Ro over Warwick River
GoodNewport News city, Virginia · 0.3 Miles West of Taylor · Structure no. AFVAHERT00001
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Air Force
About this bridge
Mulberry Island Ro over Warwick River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mulberry Island Ro over Warwick River in Newport News city, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2038. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mulberry Island Ro over Warwick River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mulberry Island Ro over Warwick River 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Mulberry Island Ro over Warwick River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is Mulberry Island Ro over Warwick River?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Mulberry Island Ro over Warwick River?
It is owned by the Air Force.