US Bridges

Union Camp Drive over Beaverdam Swamp

Fair

Isle of Wight County, Virginia · 1.7 Mi.Fr.Suffolk Line · Structure no. 000000000010373

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,699
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Camp Drive over Beaverdam Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Union Camp Drive over Beaverdam Swamp in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5 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 2,699 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,009 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesUnion Camp Drive
CrossesBeaverdam Swamp
Location1.7 Mi.Fr.Suffolk Line
RouteCounty Highway 656
CountyIsle of Wight County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.67624, -76.90143
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating65.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,699 (2022)
Projected traffic3,009 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Union Camp Drive over Beaverdam Swamp built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union Camp Drive over Beaverdam 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Union Camp Drive over Beaverdam Swamp carry?

About 2,699 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Union Camp Drive over Beaverdam Swamp?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Union Camp Drive over Beaverdam Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.