US Bridges

Holland Road EB over Quaker Swamp

Fair

Suffolk city, Virginia · 7.85 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 272 · Structure no. 000000000022034

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,427
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holland Road EB over Quaker Swamp is a concrete slab carrying Holland Road EB over Quaker Swamp in Suffolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 12,427 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,143 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHolland Road EB
CrossesQuaker Swamp
Location7.85 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 272
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountySuffolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.69519, -76.7262
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.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,427 (2022)
Projected traffic18,143 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Holland Road EB over Quaker Swamp built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holland Road EB over Quaker 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Holland Road EB over Quaker Swamp carry?

About 12,427 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Holland Road EB over Quaker Swamp?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Holland Road EB over Quaker Swamp?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.