Ames Street over Onancock Creek
FairAccomack County, Virginia · 0.10 to 178/0.11 to T1003 · Structure no. 000000000000392
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 242 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 480
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ames Street over Onancock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ames Street over Onancock Creek in Accomack County, Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 480 vehicles a day, projected to reach 547 by 2042. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ames Street over Onancock Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ames Street over Onancock Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Ames Street over Onancock Creek carry?
About 480 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is Ames Street over Onancock Creek?
The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Ames Street over Onancock Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.