US Bridges

US 58 Bus over Blackwater River

Good

Southampton County, Virginia · 0.0ISLW CO /0.00SOHAM CO · Structure no. 000000000029234

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
281 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,424
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 58 Bus over Blackwater River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 58 Bus over Blackwater River in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 7,424 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,278 by 2045. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesUS 58 Bus
CrossesBlackwater River
Location0.0ISLW CO /0.00SOHAM CO
RouteU.S. Route 58
Coordinates36.68044, -76.9183
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,424 (2022)
Projected traffic8,278 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 US 58 Bus over Blackwater River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 58 Bus over Blackwater River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 58 Bus over Blackwater River carry?

About 7,424 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 58 Bus over Blackwater River?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US 58 Bus over Blackwater River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.