US Bridges

Elsaesser Road over Sewish Creek

Good

Lunenburg County, Virginia · 1. FR 683 & .3 Dead End · Structure no. 000000000011691

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elsaesser Road over Sewish Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elsaesser Road over Sewish Creek in Lunenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 52 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 31 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesElsaesser Road
CrossesSewish Creek
Location1. FR 683 & .3 Dead End
RouteCounty Highway 758
CountyLunenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.06032, -78.35216
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating55.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2022)
Projected traffic35 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$550 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elsaesser Road over Sewish Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Elsaesser Road over Sewish Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Elsaesser Road over Sewish Creek carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Elsaesser Road over Sewish Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Elsaesser Road over Sewish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.