Williamsburg County Bridge Report Card
Williamsburg County scores 67 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Williamsburg County, Virginia
Williamsburg County has 12 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 1 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 8.3% is above the 3.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 7,824 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Williamsburg County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 67/100 (D). The county has 12 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 1 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 7,824 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 8.3% | 16.7 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 12.4% of measured traffic | 9.3 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 66 years vs 48 nationally | 7.3 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 63,209 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 8.3% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 3.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 66 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 7,824 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Williamsburg County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimac Trail over Queens Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 7,824 | 1941 |
| Route 60 over Csx Railway | High traffic | Fair | 18,294 | 1934 |
| Page Street over Csx Railway | High traffic | Fair | 11,451 | 1935 |
| Merrimac Trail over Colonial PKWY | High traffic | Good | 5,343 | 1948 |
| Page Street (va Ro over Colonial Parkway | High traffic | Fair | 4,009 | 1936 |
| Parkway Drive (va over Colonial Parkway | High traffic | Good | 4,009 | 1972 |
| Route 0132 over Paper Mill | High traffic | Good | 2,394 | 1976 |
| Lafayette Street over Colonial Parkway | High traffic | Fair | 2,185 | 1936 |
| Newport Avenue over Colonial Parkway | High traffic | Fair | 2,185 | 1957 |
| Colonial Parkway over Paper Mill Creek | High traffic | Fair | 2,185 | 2007 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.