US Bridges

Ruritan Boulevard over Kingsale Swamp

Fair

Suffolk city, Virginia · 1.41 Mi.Fr.Wcl Holland · Structure no. 000000000022037

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,999
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ruritan Boulevard over Kingsale Swamp is a concrete tee beam carrying Ruritan Boulevard over Kingsale Swamp in Suffolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 1,999 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,229 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRuritan Boulevard
CrossesKingsale Swamp
Location1.41 Mi.Fr.Wcl Holland
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountySuffolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.69818, -76.80304
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,999 (2022)
Projected traffic2,229 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Ruritan Boulevard over Kingsale Swamp built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ruritan Boulevard over Kingsale 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 Ruritan Boulevard over Kingsale Swamp carry?

About 1,999 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ruritan Boulevard over Kingsale Swamp?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ruritan Boulevard over Kingsale Swamp?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.