US Bridges

Sussex Drive over Nottoway River

Fair

Sussex County, Virginia · 2.09 MI to Route 35 · Structure no. 000000000025651

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
282 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,654
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sussex Drive over Nottoway River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sussex Drive over Nottoway River in Sussex County, Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,654 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,844 by 2042. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSussex Drive
CrossesNottoway River
Location2.09 MI to Route 35
RouteState Highway 40
CountySussex County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.93173, -77.20264
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating72.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,654 (2022)
Projected traffic1,844 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$154.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sussex Drive over Nottoway River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sussex Drive over Nottoway River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Sussex Drive over Nottoway River carry?

About 1,654 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sussex Drive over Nottoway River?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Sussex Drive over Nottoway River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.