US Bridges

North Tidewells over Tidewells Marsh

Good

Westmoreland County, Virginia · 0.1 Rt 650 & 2.4 Rt 626 · Structure no. 000000000031211

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Tidewells over Tidewells Marsh is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying North Tidewells over Tidewells Marsh in Westmoreland County, Virginia. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 144 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNorth Tidewells
CrossesTidewells Marsh
Location0.1 Rt 650 & 2.4 Rt 626
RouteCounty Highway 621
Coordinates38.11867, -76.6413
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.6 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2019)
Projected traffic144 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 North Tidewells over Tidewells Marsh built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Tidewells over Tidewells Marsh 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does North Tidewells over Tidewells Marsh carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is North Tidewells over Tidewells Marsh?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns North Tidewells over Tidewells Marsh?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.