US Bridges

Parkway Drive (va over Colonial Parkway

Good

Williamsburg city, Virginia · 0.9 Miles East of Lafayet · Structure no. 4290016P0000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,009
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Parkway Drive (va over Colonial Parkway is a concrete arch - deck carrying Parkway Drive (va over Colonial Parkway in Williamsburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 4,009 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,811 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesParkway Drive (va
CrossesColonial Parkway
Location0.9 Miles East of Lafayet
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
CountyWilliamsburg city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.27689, -76.68533
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,009 (2022)
Projected traffic4,811 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$540,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Parkway Drive (va over Colonial Parkway built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parkway Drive (va over Colonial Parkway 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 2023.

How much traffic does Parkway Drive (va over Colonial Parkway carry?

About 4,009 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Parkway Drive (va over Colonial Parkway?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Parkway Drive (va over Colonial Parkway?

It is owned by the National Park Service.