Lafayette Street over Colonial Parkway
FairWilliamsburg city, Virginia · 0.8 Miles North of Newpor · Structure no. 4290019P0000000
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,185
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Lafayette Street over Colonial Parkway is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying Lafayette Street 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 2,185 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,622 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lafayette Street over Colonial Parkway built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lafayette Street 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 Lafayette Street over Colonial Parkway carry?
About 2,185 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Lafayette Street over Colonial Parkway?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Lafayette Street over Colonial Parkway?
It is owned by the National Park Service.