US Bridges

New Kent Highway over Pelham Swamp

Fair

New Kent County, Virginia · 8.00 FR I64 & 2.42 to 155 · Structure no. 000000000012708

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,987
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Kent Highway over Pelham Swamp is a concrete slab carrying New Kent Highway over Pelham Swamp in New Kent County, Virginia. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 years old, older 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 5 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 2,987 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,346 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Kent Highway
CrossesPelham Swamp
Location8.00 FR I64 & 2.42 to 155
RouteState Highway 249
CountyNew Kent County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.52411, -77.05199
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,987 (2022)
Projected traffic3,346 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 New Kent Highway over Pelham Swamp built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Kent Highway over Pelham 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does New Kent Highway over Pelham Swamp carry?

About 2,987 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is New Kent Highway over Pelham Swamp?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns New Kent Highway over Pelham Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.