State Route 165 over A & C Canal
PoorPosted for loadIsle of Wight County, Virginia · ST Rt 165 on A&c Canal · Structure no. 000000000001826
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Movable - Swing
- Steel
- Length
- 238 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Corps of Engineers (Civil)
About this bridge
State Route 165 over A & C Canal is a steel movable - swing carrying State Route 165 over A & C Canal in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2042. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 165 over A & C Canal built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 165 over A & C Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 165 over A & C Canal carry?
About 11,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is State Route 165 over A & C Canal?
The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 165 over A & C Canal?
It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).