US Bridges

Evertts Road over W Br Nansemond River

Fair

Suffolk city, Virginia · 0.69 to 604 / 0.01 to 602 · Structure no. 000000000022093

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,738
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Evertts Road over W Br Nansemond River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Evertts Road over W Br Nansemond River in Suffolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,738 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,017 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesEvertts Road
CrossesW Br Nansemond River
Location0.69 to 604 / 0.01 to 602
RouteCity Street 603
CountySuffolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.83881, -76.62659
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,738 (2022)
Projected traffic2,017 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$570 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Evertts Road over W Br Nansemond River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Evertts Road over W Br Nansemond River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Evertts Road over W Br Nansemond River carry?

About 1,738 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Evertts Road over W Br Nansemond River?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Evertts Road over W Br Nansemond River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.