US Bridges

Lees Mill Road over Beaverdam Swamp

Fair

Isle of Wight County, Virginia · 1.90 MI.FR.INT.RTE:615 · Structure no. 000000000010397

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
421
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lees Mill Road over Beaverdam Swamp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lees Mill Road over Beaverdam Swamp in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 421 vehicles a day, projected to reach 460 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLees Mill Road
CrossesBeaverdam Swamp
Location1.90 MI.FR.INT.RTE:615
RouteCounty Highway 616
CountyIsle of Wight County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.67979, -76.89558
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.7 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length112 ft (34.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic421 (2017)
Projected traffic460 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Lees Mill Road over Beaverdam Swamp built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lees Mill Road 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Lees Mill Road over Beaverdam Swamp carry?

About 421 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Lees Mill Road over Beaverdam Swamp?

The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lees Mill Road over Beaverdam Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.