US Bridges

Route 0132 over Paper Mill

Good

Williamsburg city, Virginia · 1.29 to 5&31/0.56J City C · Structure no. 000000000022337

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,394
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0132 over Paper Mill is a concrete culvert carrying Route 0132 over Paper Mill in Williamsburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2,394 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,669 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRoute 0132
CrossesPaper Mill
Location1.29 to 5&31/0.56J City C
RouteState Highway 132
Coordinates37.25233, -76.70975
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,394 (2022)
Projected traffic2,669 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0132 over Paper Mill built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0132 over Paper Mill 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Route 0132 over Paper Mill carry?

About 2,394 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 0132 over Paper Mill?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Route 0132 over Paper Mill?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.