Blue Star Highway over Nottoway River
GoodSussex County, Virginia · 3.06 MI FR Route 40 · Structure no. 000000000030225
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 265 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,085
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blue Star Highway over Nottoway River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blue Star Highway over Nottoway River in Sussex County, Virginia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,085 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,210 by 2045. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 32 ft wide.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Star Highway over Nottoway River built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Star Highway over Nottoway 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Blue Star Highway over Nottoway River carry?
About 1,085 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Blue Star Highway over Nottoway River?
The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Star Highway over Nottoway River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.