Merrimac Trail over Colonial Pkwy
Williamsburg city, Virginia · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Merrimac Trail over Colonial Pkwy in Williamsburg city, Virginia, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 5,343 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is a city or municipal highway agency.
- It is one of 4 of the 12 inventoried bridges in Williamsburg city rated good (33.3%); 1 (8.3%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete deck arch |
| Length | about 56 ft |
| Location | 0.14SCL Willi O.76 to 31 |
| NBI structure number | 000000000022338 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Virginia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Williamsburg city
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 60 over CSX Railway | 1934 | 18,294 | Fair |
| Page Street over CSX Railway | 1935 | 11,451 | Fair |
| Merrimac Trail over Queens Creek | 1941 | 7,824 | Poor |
| Parkway Drive (va over Colonial Parkway | 1972 | 4,009 | Good |
| Page Street (va Ro over Colonial Parkway | 1936 | 4,009 | Fair |
| Route 0132 over Paper Mill | 1976 | 2,394 | Good |
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