US Bridges

Esserville Road over Guest River@ Norton

Fair

Norton city, Virginia · 0MTOWISE Co& 0MTONCL Nort · Structure no. 000000000019294

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,307
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Esserville Road over Guest River@ Norton is a concrete continuous slab carrying Esserville Road over Guest River@ Norton in Norton city, Virginia. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 87 years old, older 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 5,307 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,917 by 2042. The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesEsserville Road
CrossesGuest River@ Norton
Location0MTOWISE Co& 0MTONCL Nort
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountyNorton city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.95514, -82.6113
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length128 ft (38.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,307 (2022)
Projected traffic5,917 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Esserville Road over Guest River@ Norton built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Esserville Road over Guest River@ Norton 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Esserville Road over Guest River@ Norton carry?

About 5,307 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Esserville Road over Guest River@ Norton?

The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Esserville Road over Guest River@ Norton?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.