US Bridges

Bridge Road over Nansemond River

Fair

Suffolk city, Virginia · 2.36 Mi.Fr. Isle of Wight · Structure no. 000000000022024

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
4,102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,420
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge Road over Nansemond River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge Road over Nansemond River in Suffolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 21,420 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26,334 by 2045. The structure is 4,102 ft (1,250.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesBridge Road
CrossesNansemond River
Location2.36 Mi.Fr. Isle of Wight
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountySuffolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.88707, -76.49256
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionAugust 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 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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating64.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+42 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length4,102 ft (1,250.3 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,420 (2022)
Projected traffic26,334 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge Road over Nansemond River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge Road 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Bridge Road over Nansemond River carry?

About 21,420 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bridge Road over Nansemond River?

The structure is 4,102 ft (1,250.3 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge Road over Nansemond River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.