US Bridges

Wallace Road over West Ridge Ck @ Tangier

Good

Accomack County, Virginia · 0.40 T-1305/0.41 T-1301 · Structure no. 000000000030322

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
106
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wallace Road over West Ridge Ck @ Tangier is a steel truss - thru carrying Wallace Road over West Ridge Ck @ Tangier in Accomack County, Virginia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 106 vehicles a day, projected to reach 121 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWallace Road
CrossesWest Ridge Ck @ Tangier
Location0.40 T-1305/0.41 T-1301
RouteCounty Highway 1304
CountyAccomack County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.82539, -75.99487
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width8 ft (2.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2017)
Projected traffic121 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wallace 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 Wallace Road over West Ridge Ck @ Tangier carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2017 count).

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

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Wallace Road over West Ridge Ck @ Tangier?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.