US Bridges

Girl Scout Road over Lake Prince

Good

Suffolk city, Virginia · 0.9 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 604 · Structure no. 000000000022103

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
332 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
428
2002 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Girl Scout Road over Lake Prince is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Girl Scout Road over Lake Prince in Suffolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 428 vehicles a day, projected to reach 506 by 2042. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGirl Scout Road
CrossesLake Prince
Location0.9 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 604
RouteCity Street 605
CountySuffolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.80266, -76.62814
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length332 ft (101.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic428 (2002)
Projected traffic506 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Girl Scout Road over Lake Prince built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Girl Scout Road over Lake Prince 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Girl Scout Road over Lake Prince carry?

About 428 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Girl Scout Road over Lake Prince?

The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Girl Scout Road over Lake Prince?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.