US Bridges

Oakdale Road over Assamoosick Swamp

Fair

Sussex County, Virginia · 0.60 from 40/1.60 to 625 · Structure no. 000000000018375

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
135
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakdale Road over Assamoosick Swamp is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Oakdale Road over Assamoosick Swamp in Sussex County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 151 by 2045. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesOakdale Road
CrossesAssamoosick Swamp
Location0.60 from 40/1.60 to 625
RouteCounty Highway 655
CountySussex County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.00469, -77.15134
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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.7 US tons
Inventory rating54.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2022)
Projected traffic151 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Oakdale Road over Assamoosick Swamp built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oakdale 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Oakdale Road over Assamoosick Swamp carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oakdale Road over Assamoosick Swamp?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Oakdale Road over Assamoosick Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.