US Bridges

Sussex Drive over Assamoosick Swamp

Fair

Sussex County, Virginia · 4.64 MI FR Wcl Waverly · Structure no. 000000000018230

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,974
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sussex Drive over Assamoosick Swamp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sussex Drive over Assamoosick Swamp in Sussex County, Virginia. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 85 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 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 1,974 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,201 by 2045. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSussex Drive
CrossesAssamoosick Swamp
Location4.64 MI FR Wcl Waverly
RouteState Highway 40
CountySussex County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.97502, -77.15285
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,974 (2022)
Projected traffic2,201 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Sussex Drive over Assamoosick Swamp built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Sussex Drive over Assamoosick Swamp 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sussex Drive over Assamoosick Swamp carry?

About 1,974 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sussex Drive over Assamoosick Swamp?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Sussex Drive over Assamoosick Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.