US Bridges

Murphys Mill Rd. over Rte. 58 Bypass

Fair

Suffolk city, Virginia · 0.30 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 635 · Structure no. 000000000022119

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
234 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
622
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Murphys Mill Rd. over Rte. 58 Bypass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Murphys Mill 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 622 vehicles a day, projected to reach 908 by 2045. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMurphys Mill Rd.
CrossesRte. 58 Bypass
Location0.30 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 635
RouteCity Street 638
CountySuffolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.76324, -76.60715
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic622 (2022)
Projected traffic908 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Murphys Mill Rd. over Rte. 58 Bypass built?

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

What condition is Murphys Mill 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 Murphys Mill Rd. over Rte. 58 Bypass carry?

About 622 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Murphys Mill Rd. over Rte. 58 Bypass?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Murphys Mill Rd. over Rte. 58 Bypass?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.