US Bridges

North Adams Street over Appomatx Rv;ns Rwy;strs@

Good

Petersburg city, Virginia · .0 Ncl Petg .0 Scl C Hgts · Structure no. 000000000026224

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,706 ft
22 main spans
Daily traffic
15,044
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Adams Street over Appomatx Rv;ns Rwy;strs@ is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Adams Street over Appomatx Rv;ns Rwy;strs@ in Petersburg city, Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 15,044 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,774 by 2045. The structure is 1,706 ft (520 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNorth Adams Street
CrossesAppomatx Rv;ns Rwy;strs@
Location.0 Ncl Petg .0 Scl C Hgts
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates37.23309, -77.40305
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans22
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,706 ft (520 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,044 (2022)
Projected traffic16,774 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$466.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Adams Street over Appomatx Rv;ns Rwy;strs@ built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Adams Street over Appomatx Rv;ns Rwy;strs@ 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does North Adams Street over Appomatx Rv;ns Rwy;strs@ carry?

About 15,044 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is North Adams Street over Appomatx Rv;ns Rwy;strs@?

The structure is 1,706 ft (520 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns North Adams Street over Appomatx Rv;ns Rwy;strs@?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.