US Bridges

Factory Road over West Ridge Ck @ Tangier

Good

Accomack County, Virginia · 0.09 to 1301/0.15 to 1305 · Structure no. 000000000023870

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
96 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
277
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Factory Road over West Ridge Ck @ Tangier is a wood or timber slab carrying Factory Road over West Ridge Ck @ Tangier in Accomack County, Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 277 vehicles a day, projected to reach 432 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFactory Road
CrossesWest Ridge Ck @ Tangier
Location0.09 to 1301/0.15 to 1305
RouteCounty Highway 1303
CountyAccomack County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.82074, -75.99412
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 22 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating56.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic277 (2017)
Projected traffic432 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$93 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Factory Road over West Ridge Ck @ Tangier built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Factory Road over West Ridge Ck @ Tangier in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Factory Road over West Ridge Ck @ Tangier carry?

About 277 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Factory Road over West Ridge Ck @ Tangier?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Factory Road over West Ridge Ck @ Tangier?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.