US Bridges

Capitol Landing RD over CSX Railway

Fair

Williamsburg city, Virginia · 0.01 to 5 0.28 to 60 · Structure no. 000000000022328

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,146
1992 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Capitol Landing RD over CSX Railway is a concrete continuous slab carrying Capitol Landing RD over CSX Railway in Williamsburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,146 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,500 by 2042. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCapitol Landing RD
CrossesCSX Railway
Location0.01 to 5 0.28 to 60
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWilliamsburg city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.27352, -76.69144
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 15 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,146 (1992)
Projected traffic8,500 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$567 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Capitol Landing RD over CSX Railway built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Capitol Landing RD over CSX Railway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Capitol Landing RD over CSX Railway carry?

About 2,146 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Capitol Landing RD over CSX Railway?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Capitol Landing RD over CSX Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.