US Bridges

Route 60 over CSX Railway

Fair

Williamsburg city, Virginia · 1.08 to 132 /0.10 to 162 · Structure no. 000000000022335

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
197 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,294
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 60 over CSX Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 60 over CSX Railway in Williamsburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 91 years old, older 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 5 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 18,294 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22,598 by 2042. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 60
CrossesCSX Railway
Location1.08 to 132 /0.10 to 162
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyWilliamsburg city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.2864, -76.72053
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 15 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,294 (2022)
Projected traffic22,598 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 60 over CSX Railway built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Route 60 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 Route 60 over CSX Railway carry?

About 18,294 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 60 over CSX Railway?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Route 60 over CSX Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.