US Bridges

Pitchkettle Rd. over Rte. 58 Bypass

Fair

Suffolk city, Virginia · 0.70 Mi.Fr.Rte. 640 · Structure no. 000000000022100

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,648
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pitchkettle Rd. over Rte. 58 Bypass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pitchkettle Rd. over Rte. 58 Bypass in Suffolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 2,648 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,866 by 2045. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPitchkettle Rd.
CrossesRte. 58 Bypass
Location0.70 Mi.Fr.Rte. 640
RouteCity Street 604
CountySuffolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.74596, -76.61385
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,648 (2022)
Projected traffic3,866 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pitchkettle Rd. over Rte. 58 Bypass built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pitchkettle Rd. over Rte. 58 Bypass 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 Rd. over Rte. 58 Bypass carry?

About 2,648 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pitchkettle Rd. over Rte. 58 Bypass?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Pitchkettle Rd. over Rte. 58 Bypass?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.