US Bridges

South Quay Road over Blackwater River

Good

Southampton County, Virginia · 0.00 MI to Suffolk Cl · Structure no. 000000000029861

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
797 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,641
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Quay Road over Blackwater River is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Quay Road over Blackwater River in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,641 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,945 by 2045. The structure is 797 ft (243 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Quay Road
CrossesBlackwater River
Location0.00 MI to Suffolk Cl
RouteState Highway 189
CountySouthampton County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.62576, -76.89394
Functional classRural 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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating63.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length797 ft (243 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,641 (2022)
Projected traffic2,945 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 South Quay Road over Blackwater River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Quay Road 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does South Quay Road over Blackwater River carry?

About 2,641 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is South Quay Road over Blackwater River?

The structure is 797 ft (243 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns South Quay Road over Blackwater River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.