Woodland Drive over Great Swamp
PoorPosted for loadIsle of Wight County, Virginia · 0.54 Miles from Route 637 · Structure no. 000000000010381
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Woodland Drive over Great Swamp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodland Drive over Great Swamp in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 345 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Woodland Drive over Great Swamp built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Woodland Drive over Great Swamp 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Woodland Drive over Great Swamp carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Woodland Drive over Great Swamp?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Woodland Drive over Great Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.