US Bridges

North Main Street over Nansemond River

Fair

Suffolk city, Virginia · 0.20MI.FR.INT.RTE:58BUS. · Structure no. 000000000022002

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,839
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Main Street over Nansemond River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Main Street over Nansemond River in Suffolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 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 25,839 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28,810 by 2045. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Main Street
CrossesNansemond River
Location0.20MI.FR.INT.RTE:58BUS.
RouteU.S. Route 10
CountySuffolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.739, -76.58296
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.7 US tons
Inventory rating70.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,839 (2022)
Projected traffic28,810 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$143.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Main Street over Nansemond River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Main Street over 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does North Main Street over Nansemond River carry?

About 25,839 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is North Main Street over Nansemond River?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns North Main Street over Nansemond River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.