US Bridges

Godwin Blvd. over West.Br.Nansemond River

Fair

Suffolk city, Virginia · 3.46 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 460 · Structure no. 000000000022001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
800 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
11,371
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Godwin Blvd. over West.Br.Nansemond River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Godwin Blvd. over West.Br.Nansemond River in Suffolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 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 11,371 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,679 by 2042. The structure is 800 ft (243.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesGodwin Blvd.
CrossesWest.Br.Nansemond River
Location3.46 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 460
RouteState Highway 10
CountySuffolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.80618, -76.57584
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length800 ft (243.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,371 (2022)
Projected traffic12,679 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Godwin Blvd. over West.Br.Nansemond River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Godwin Blvd. over West.Br.Nansemond 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Godwin Blvd. over West.Br.Nansemond River carry?

About 11,371 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Godwin Blvd. over West.Br.Nansemond River?

The structure is 800 ft (243.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Godwin Blvd. over West.Br.Nansemond River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.