Old Blackwater RD over Blackwater River
FairSouthampton County, Virginia · 0.0 Mi. to Isle of Wight · Structure no. 000000000017800
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 242 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Blackwater RD over Blackwater River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Blackwater RD over Blackwater River in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 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 275 vehicles a day, projected to reach 307 by 2042. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Blackwater RD over Blackwater River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Blackwater RD over Blackwater River 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Old Blackwater RD over Blackwater River carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Old Blackwater RD over Blackwater River?
The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Old Blackwater RD over Blackwater River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.