Nansemond Parkway over Beamons Mill Pond
PoorPosted for loadSuffolk city, Virginia · 8.31 Mi.Fr.Wcl Chesapeake · Structure no. 000000000022091
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,593
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nansemond Parkway over Beamons Mill Pond is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nansemond Parkway over Beamons Mill Pond in Suffolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5,593 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,236 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Nansemond Parkway over Beamons Mill Pond built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nansemond Parkway over Beamons Mill Pond in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Nansemond Parkway over Beamons Mill Pond carry?
About 5,593 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Nansemond Parkway over Beamons Mill Pond?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Nansemond Parkway over Beamons Mill Pond?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.