US Bridges

Joyners Bridge RD over Blackwater River

Fair

Isle of Wight County, Virginia · 2.45 Miles from Route 258 · Structure no. 000000000010388

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,261
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joyners Bridge RD over Blackwater River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Joyners Bridge RD over Blackwater River in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 1,261 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,828 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesJoyners Bridge RD
CrossesBlackwater River
Location2.45 Miles from Route 258
RouteCounty Highway 611
CountyIsle of Wight County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.73365, -76.9172
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating86 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,261 (2018)
Projected traffic1,828 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Joyners Bridge RD over Blackwater River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Joyners Bridge RD over Blackwater River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Joyners Bridge RD over Blackwater River carry?

About 1,261 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Joyners Bridge RD over Blackwater River?

The structure is 210 ft (64.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Joyners Bridge RD over Blackwater River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.