Newport Avenue over Colonial Parkway
FairWilliamsburg city, Virginia · 0.9 Miles East of Va Rout · Structure no. 4290020P0000000
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,185
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Newport Avenue over Colonial Parkway is a concrete arch - deck carrying Newport Avenue over Colonial Parkway in Williamsburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Newport Avenue over Colonial Parkway built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Newport Avenue 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 Newport Avenue over Colonial Parkway carry?
About 2,185 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Newport Avenue 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 40 ft wide.
Who owns Newport Avenue over Colonial Parkway?
It is owned by the National Park Service.