US Bridges

Broadwater Road over Villines Swamp

Fair

Isle of Wight County, Virginia · 0.25 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 646 · Structure no. 000000000023500

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,042
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadwater Road over Villines Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Broadwater Road over Villines Swamp in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 2,042 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,277 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBroadwater Road
CrossesVillines Swamp
Location0.25 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 646
RouteCounty Highway 620
CountyIsle of Wight County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.91357, -76.80642
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.1 US tons
Inventory rating65.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,042 (2022)
Projected traffic2,277 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Broadwater Road over Villines Swamp built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadwater Road over Villines 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Broadwater Road over Villines Swamp carry?

About 2,042 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Broadwater Road over Villines Swamp?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Broadwater Road over Villines Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.