US Bridges

Chincoteague Road over Wire Narrows

Good

Accomack County, Virginia · 9.51 FR 13/1.30 to Chinco · Structure no. 000000000024874

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
234 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,710
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chincoteague Road over Wire Narrows is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chincoteague Road over Wire Narrows in Accomack County, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8,710 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,757 by 2045. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesChincoteague Road
CrossesWire Narrows
Location9.51 FR 13/1.30 to Chinco
RouteState Highway 175
CountyAccomack County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.93693, -75.40099
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating80.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,710 (2022)
Projected traffic11,757 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$126.5 million (2028 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chincoteague Road over Wire Narrows built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chincoteague Road over Wire Narrows 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Chincoteague Road over Wire Narrows carry?

About 8,710 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Chincoteague Road over Wire Narrows?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Chincoteague Road over Wire Narrows?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.