US Bridges

US 58 Ebl; Bypass over Rte. 653 (old Dutch Rd.)

Fair

Suffolk city, Virginia · 1.35 Mi.To Int.Rte. 660 · Structure no. 000000000022072

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,754
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 58 Ebl; Bypass over Rte. 653 (old Dutch Rd.) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 58 Ebl; Bypass over Rte. 653 (old Dutch Rd.) in Suffolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 10,754 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,701 by 2045. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 58 Ebl; Bypass
CrossesRte. 653 (old Dutch Rd.)
Location1.35 Mi.To Int.Rte. 660
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountySuffolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.67871, -76.77391
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.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,754 (2022)
Projected traffic15,701 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 58 Ebl; Bypass over Rte. 653 (old Dutch Rd.) built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 58 Ebl; Bypass over Rte. 653 (old Dutch Rd.) 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 US 58 Ebl; Bypass over Rte. 653 (old Dutch Rd.) carry?

About 10,754 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 58 Ebl; Bypass over Rte. 653 (old Dutch Rd.)?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 58 Ebl; Bypass over Rte. 653 (old Dutch Rd.)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.