US Bridges

Bethel Beach Rd. over Garden Creek Canal

FairPosted for load

Mathews County, Virginia · 1.0M RTE 610-0.4M Deadend · Structure no. 000000000026970

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
91
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethel Beach Rd. over Garden Creek Canal is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Bethel Beach Rd. over Garden Creek Canal in Mathews County, Virginia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 91 vehicles a day, projected to reach 101 by 2045. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBethel Beach Rd.
CrossesGarden Creek Canal
Location1.0M RTE 610-0.4M Deadend
RouteCounty Highway 609
CountyMathews County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.4096, -76.25483
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91 (2022)
Projected traffic101 by 2045
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bethel Beach Rd. over Garden Creek Canal built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethel Beach Rd. over Garden Creek Canal 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 Bethel Beach Rd. over Garden Creek Canal carry?

About 91 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bethel Beach Rd. over Garden Creek Canal?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Bethel Beach Rd. over Garden Creek Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.