US Bridges

Sussex Drive over Blackwater River

Good

Sussex County, Virginia · 0.06 MI to Surry CO Line · Structure no. 000000000028616

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
196 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,295
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sussex Drive over Blackwater River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sussex Drive over Blackwater River in Sussex County, Virginia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,295 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,453 by 2042. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSussex Drive
CrossesBlackwater River
Location0.06 MI to Surry CO Line
RouteState Highway 40
CountySussex County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.06404, -77.05891
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.7 US tons
Inventory rating80.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,295 (2022)
Projected traffic3,453 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Sussex Drive over Blackwater River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sussex Drive over Blackwater River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Sussex Drive over Blackwater River carry?

About 3,295 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sussex Drive over Blackwater River?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Sussex Drive over Blackwater River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.