US Bridges

Route 58 Bypass over Tributary of Blackwater

Fair

Suffolk city, Virginia · 0.8 Mi.Fr.Southampton Co. · Structure no. 000000000022077

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,291
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 58 Bypass over Tributary of Blackwater is a concrete culvert carrying Route 58 Bypass over Tributary of Blackwater 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 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 19,291 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,165 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesRoute 58 Bypass
CrossesTributary of Blackwater
Location0.8 Mi.Fr.Southampton Co.
RouteU.S. Route 58
Coordinates36.64425, -76.88043
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,291 (2022)
Projected traffic28,165 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Route 58 Bypass over Tributary of Blackwater built?

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

What condition is Route 58 Bypass over Tributary of Blackwater 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Route 58 Bypass over Tributary of Blackwater carry?

About 19,291 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 58 Bypass over Tributary of Blackwater?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Route 58 Bypass over Tributary of Blackwater?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.