Long Bridge Road over West Ridge Ck @ Tangier
FairPosted for loadAccomack County, Virginia · 0.11 T-1301/0.02 T-1305 · Structure no. 000000000000400
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 202 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 247
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Long Bridge Road over West Ridge Ck @ Tangier is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Long Bridge Road over West Ridge Ck @ Tangier in Accomack County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 247 vehicles a day, projected to reach 282 by 2042. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 9 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Long Bridge Road over West Ridge Ck @ Tangier built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Long Bridge Road over West Ridge Ck @ Tangier 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Long Bridge Road over West Ridge Ck @ Tangier carry?
About 247 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is Long Bridge Road over West Ridge Ck @ Tangier?
The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 9 ft wide.
Who owns Long Bridge Road over West Ridge Ck @ Tangier?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.