US Bridges

Deer Path Trail over Ennis Pond

Fair

Isle of Wight County, Virginia · 1.05 Miles from Route 603 · Structure no. 000000000010378

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
269
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deer Path Trail over Ennis Pond is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Deer Path Trail over Ennis Pond in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 69 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 269 vehicles a day, projected to reach 348 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDeer Path Trail
CrossesEnnis Pond
Location1.05 Miles from Route 603
RouteCounty Highway 600
CountyIsle of Wight County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.82414, -76.72658
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating84 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic269 (2017)
Projected traffic348 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$68 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Deer Path Trail over Ennis Pond built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Deer Path Trail over Ennis Pond 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Deer Path Trail over Ennis Pond carry?

About 269 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Deer Path Trail over Ennis Pond?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Deer Path Trail over Ennis Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.