US Bridges

Canton Road over Canton Creek @ Tangier

Good

Accomack County, Virginia · .22 to T1301/.41 to D End · Structure no. 000000000027435

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
206
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canton Road over Canton Creek @ Tangier is a steel truss - thru carrying Canton Road over Canton Creek @ Tangier in Accomack County, Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 206 vehicles a day, projected to reach 235 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCanton Road
CrossesCanton Creek @ Tangier
Location.22 to T1301/.41 to D End
RouteCounty Highway 1302
CountyAccomack County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.823, -75.9883
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic206 (2017)
Projected traffic235 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$31 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Canton Road over Canton Creek @ Tangier built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canton Road over Canton Creek @ 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 Canton Road over Canton Creek @ Tangier carry?

About 206 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Canton Road over Canton Creek @ Tangier?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Canton Road over Canton Creek @ Tangier?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.