US Bridges

Warwick Road over Warwick Swamp

Fair

Sussex County, Virginia · 1.10 Mi.Fr.Prince Geo.Co. · Structure no. 000000000025138

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warwick Road over Warwick Swamp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Warwick Road over Warwick Swamp in Sussex County, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWarwick Road
CrossesWarwick Swamp
Location1.10 Mi.Fr.Prince Geo.Co.
RouteCounty Highway 624
CountySussex County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.08111, -77.18497
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2014)
Projected traffic49 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Warwick Road over Warwick Swamp built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Warwick Road over Warwick 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 2024.

How much traffic does Warwick Road over Warwick Swamp carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Warwick Road over Warwick Swamp?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Warwick Road over Warwick Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.