US Bridges

Chincoteague Road over Lewis CR Ch & Blk Narrow

Fair

Accomack County, Virginia · 10.0FR13/0.06 to Main ST · Structure no. 000000000027534

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
4,035 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,710
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chincoteague Road over Lewis CR Ch & Blk Narrow is a steel movable - bascule carrying Chincoteague Road over Lewis CR Ch & Blk Narrow in Accomack County, Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8,710 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,757 by 2042. The structure is 4,035 ft (1,229.9 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesChincoteague Road
CrossesLewis CR Ch & Blk Narrow
Location10.0FR13/0.06 to Main ST
RouteState Highway 175
CountyAccomack County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.93726, -75.38358
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+49 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length4,035 ft (1,229.9 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,710 (2022)
Projected traffic11,757 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Chincoteague Road over Lewis CR Ch & Blk Narrow built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chincoteague Road over Lewis CR Ch & Blk Narrow 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Chincoteague Road over Lewis CR Ch & Blk Narrow carry?

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

How long is Chincoteague Road over Lewis CR Ch & Blk Narrow?

The structure is 4,035 ft (1,229.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Chincoteague Road over Lewis CR Ch & Blk Narrow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.