US Bridges

Sussex Drive over CSX Railroad

Fair

Sussex County, Virginia · 0.40 MI FR Int RTE 95 · Structure no. 000000000018245

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,637
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sussex Drive over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sussex Drive over CSX Railroad in Sussex 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 2,637 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,955 by 2045. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSussex Drive
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.40 MI FR Int RTE 95
RouteState Highway 40
CountySussex County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.94192, -77.40146
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,637 (2022)
Projected traffic2,955 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sussex Drive over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sussex Drive over CSX Railroad 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Sussex Drive over CSX Railroad carry?

About 2,637 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sussex Drive over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Sussex Drive over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.