US Bridges

Roaring Springs RD over Beaverdam Swamp

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Gloucester County, Virginia · 0.8M RTE17-1.5M Dead End · Structure no. 000000000023898

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
128 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,546
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roaring Springs RD over Beaverdam Swamp is a concrete slab carrying Roaring Springs RD over Beaverdam Swamp in Gloucester County, Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 2,546 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,700 by 2042. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRoaring Springs RD
CrossesBeaverdam Swamp
Location0.8M RTE17-1.5M Dead End
RouteCounty Highway 616
CountyGloucester County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.42607, -76.52938
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating107.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,546 (2022)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Roaring Springs RD over Beaverdam Swamp built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roaring Springs RD over Beaverdam Swamp 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Roaring Springs RD over Beaverdam Swamp carry?

About 2,546 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Roaring Springs RD over Beaverdam Swamp?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Roaring Springs RD over Beaverdam Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.