US Bridges

Ramp a SW Swamp over Southwest Swamp

Fair

Sussex County, Virginia · 0.20 MI FR I-95 Nbl · Structure no. 000000000018259

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
344
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp a SW Swamp over Southwest Swamp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp a SW Swamp over Southwest Swamp 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 6 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 344 vehicles a day, projected to reach 504 by 2045. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp a SW Swamp
CrossesSouthwest Swamp
Location0.20 MI FR I-95 Nbl
RouteInterstate 95
CountySussex County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.94172, -77.39191
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic344 (2022)
Projected traffic504 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ramp a SW Swamp over Southwest Swamp built?

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

What condition is Ramp a SW Swamp over Southwest 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp a SW Swamp over Southwest Swamp carry?

About 344 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ramp a SW Swamp over Southwest Swamp?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp a SW Swamp over Southwest Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.