E. Washington St. over Jerico Canal
GoodSuffolk city, Virginia · 1.00 MI.FR.INT.RTE:642 · Structure no. 000000000022088
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,655
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
E. Washington St. over Jerico Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying E. Washington St. over Jerico Canal in Suffolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 93 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,655 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,258 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E. Washington St. over Jerico Canal built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is E. Washington St. over Jerico Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does E. Washington St. over Jerico Canal carry?
About 5,655 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is E. Washington St. over Jerico Canal?
The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns E. Washington St. over Jerico Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.