US Bridges

Washington Street over Rohoic Creek @

Good

Petersburg city, Virginia · 0.18 to Wcl Petersburg · Structure no. 000000000023259

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
117 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,299
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Street over Rohoic Creek @ is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington Street over Rohoic Creek @ in Petersburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 13,299 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,828 by 2042. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWashington Street
CrossesRohoic Creek @
Location0.18 to Wcl Petersburg
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates37.21731, -77.44441
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,299 (2022)
Projected traffic14,828 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Washington Street over Rohoic Creek @ built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Street over Rohoic Creek @ 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Washington Street over Rohoic Creek @ carry?

About 13,299 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Washington Street over Rohoic Creek @?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Street over Rohoic Creek @?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.