US 58 Wbl Bypass over Blackwater River
FairSouthampton County, Virginia · 0.00 Mi.Fr.Southampton CO · Structure no. 000000000022029
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,645
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 58 Wbl Bypass over Blackwater River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 58 Wbl Bypass over Blackwater River in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 9,645 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,083 by 2045. The structure is 1,142 ft (348.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 58 Wbl Bypass over Blackwater River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 58 Wbl Bypass 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does US 58 Wbl Bypass over Blackwater River carry?
About 9,645 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US 58 Wbl Bypass over Blackwater River?
The structure is 1,142 ft (348.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 58 Wbl Bypass over Blackwater River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.