US Bridges

Beaver Dam Road over Assamoosick Swamp

FairPosted for load

Sussex County, Virginia · 1.5 FR SR 35/1.00 to 606 · Structure no. 000000000018327

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
208 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
211
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaver Dam Road over Assamoosick Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Beaver Dam Road over Assamoosick Swamp in Sussex County, Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 211 vehicles a day, projected to reach 327 by 2042. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesBeaver Dam Road
CrossesAssamoosick Swamp
Location1.5 FR SR 35/1.00 to 606
RouteCounty Highway 622
CountySussex County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.90688, -77.12633
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic211 (2014)
Projected traffic327 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$689 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beaver Dam Road over Assamoosick Swamp built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beaver Dam Road 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Beaver Dam Road over Assamoosick Swamp carry?

About 211 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Beaver Dam Road over Assamoosick Swamp?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Beaver Dam Road over Assamoosick Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.