US Bridges

Triple Bridge Road over Blackwater River

Good

Surry County, Virginia · 0.05 MI FR Surry CO Line · Structure no. 000000000030319

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
39
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Triple Bridge Road over Blackwater River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Triple Bridge Road over Blackwater River in Surry County, Virginia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 39 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2045. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesTriple Bridge Road
CrossesBlackwater River
Location0.05 MI FR Surry CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 603
CountySurry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.04979, -76.99256
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2018)
Projected traffic44 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Triple Bridge Road over Blackwater River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Triple Bridge 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 Triple Bridge Road over Blackwater River carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Triple Bridge Road over Blackwater River?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Triple Bridge Road over Blackwater River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.