US Bridges

Page Street (va Ro over Colonial Parkway

Fair

Williamsburg city, Virginia · 0.5 Miles East of Lafayet · Structure no. 4290018P0000000

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
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

Page Street (va Ro over Colonial Parkway is a concrete arch - deck carrying Page Street (va Ro over Colonial Parkway in Williamsburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 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 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 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPage Street (va Ro
CrossesColonial Parkway
Location0.5 Miles East of Lafayet
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
CountyWilliamsburg city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.27847, -76.69025
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 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 closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$75,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Page Street (va Ro over Colonial Parkway built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Page Street (va Ro over Colonial Parkway 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Page Street (va Ro over Colonial Parkway carry?

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

How long is Page Street (va Ro 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 63 ft wide.

Who owns Page Street (va Ro over Colonial Parkway?

It is owned by the National Park Service.