US Bridges

Sussex Drive Sbl over Otterdam Swamp

Fair

Greensville County, Virginia · 0.39 MI to Sussex County · Structure no. 000000000009060

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,145
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sussex Drive Sbl over Otterdam Swamp is a concrete slab carrying Sussex Drive Sbl over Otterdam Swamp in Greensville County, Virginia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 2,145 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,673 by 2045. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSussex Drive Sbl
CrossesOtterdam Swamp
Location0.39 MI to Sussex County
RouteU.S. Route 301
CountyGreensville County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.7516, -77.48628
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,145 (2022)
Projected traffic2,673 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$225 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sussex Drive Sbl over Otterdam Swamp built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sussex Drive Sbl over Otterdam Swamp 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Sussex Drive Sbl over Otterdam Swamp carry?

About 2,145 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sussex Drive Sbl over Otterdam Swamp?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Sussex Drive Sbl over Otterdam Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.