US Bridges

Whaleyville Blvd. over Spivey Swamp

Fair

Suffolk city, Virginia · 0.29 to 616 / 0.37 to 672 · Structure no. 000000000022008

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,007
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whaleyville Blvd. over Spivey Swamp is a concrete slab carrying Whaleyville Blvd. over Spivey Swamp in Suffolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 6,007 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,698 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWhaleyville Blvd.
CrossesSpivey Swamp
Location0.29 to 616 / 0.37 to 672
RouteU.S. Route 13
CountySuffolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.58543, -76.68877
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,007 (2022)
Projected traffic6,698 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$90 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whaleyville Blvd. over Spivey Swamp built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whaleyville Blvd. over Spivey Swamp 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 2023.

How much traffic does Whaleyville Blvd. over Spivey Swamp carry?

About 6,007 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Whaleyville Blvd. over Spivey Swamp?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Whaleyville Blvd. over Spivey Swamp?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.