Pitchkettle Road over Lake Meade
FairSuffolk city, Virginia · 0.70 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 1410 · Structure no. 000000000022097
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 277 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,198
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pitchkettle Road over Lake Meade is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pitchkettle Road over Lake Meade in Suffolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 4,198 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,882 by 2045. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pitchkettle Road over Lake Meade built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pitchkettle Road over Lake Meade 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Pitchkettle Road over Lake Meade carry?
About 4,198 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Pitchkettle Road over Lake Meade?
The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Pitchkettle Road over Lake Meade?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.