Colonial Parkway over U.S. Route 17
York County, Virginia · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Colonial Parkway over U.S. Route 17 in York County, Virginia, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 5,569 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- It is one of 84 of the 109 inventoried bridges in York County rated fair (77.1%); 0 (0.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated June 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 103 ft |
| Location | 1.0 Mile South of Route 2 |
| NBI structure number | 4290006P0000000 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | June 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Virginia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in York County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-64 over Route 17 | 1996 | 155,994 | Fair |
| Is 64 over Mercury Blvd | 2005 | 152,406 | Good |
| I-64 Ebl & Wbl over Blows Mill Run | 1965 | 83,823 | Fair |
| I-64 Ebl & Wbl over Johns Creek | 1985 | 83,098 | Fair |
| I-664 over West Queen Street | 1982 | 81,526 | Fair |
| I-64 over Route 60 & 143 | 1987 | 77,654 | Fair |
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