No vehicles on Town Marina bridge

December 30, 2025

Updated: December 30, 2025

By Tom Chillemi

bridge leading to the Urbanna Town Marina — Time and tide have taken their toll on the town-owned bridge leading to the Urbanna Town Marina. In 2011 VDOT recommended reducing the weight limit, which was then set at 5 tons. (Photo by Tom Chillemi)

Eroded foundation prompts closure; no boat ramp access

The bridge to the Urbanna Town Marina has been closed to vehicles until further notice, Urbanna Mayor Bill Goldsmith announced this month.

Part of the bridge’s foundation washed out just before the Urbanna Oyster Festival and the town patched it temporarily.

Tom Chillemi https://ssentinel.com

Tom Chillemi is a reporter for the Southside Sentinel.

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