Recently Completed: Districtwide Bridge Beam End Repair

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has completed a districtwide bridge repair project that improved the condition of six bridges, removing their structurally deficient status. 

Scheduling these repairs to bridge beam ends extended the life of each structure and ensured they remain able to carry vehicle traffic of all legal weights. 

The $2.1 million project was funded with State of Good Repair funds, which are targeted at improving or replacing structurally deficient bridges across Virginia. 

Structurally deficient does not mean a bridge is unsafe for travel, but it is an indicator that a bridge needs maintenance or repair work to improve its condition. 

Crews began work in April 2018 and completed work in February 2020. 

Bridge Locations

Caroline County

Route 207 over Polecat Creek 

Essex County/Richmond County: Downing Bridge

Route 360 over Rappahannock River 

Gloucester County

Route 641 over Sarah Creek 

King William County

Route 360 over Moncuin Creek 

Stafford County

Route 17 northbound and southbound over Deep Run near the Fauquier County line 

Benefits 

These repairs will improve the condition of each structure and ensure they remain able to carry vehicle traffic of all legal weights.