US Bridges

Route 0639 over Sbd Sys RR & NS Railway

FairClosed to traffic

Suffolk city, Virginia · 0.13MI.FR.INT.RTE:58 · Structure no. 000000000022121

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
399 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,218
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0639 over Sbd Sys RR & NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 0639 over Sbd Sys RR & NS Railway in Suffolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 1,218 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,358 by 2042. The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 0639
CrossesSbd Sys RR & NS Railway
Location0.13MI.FR.INT.RTE:58
RouteCity Street 639
CountySuffolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.73128, -76.62484
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length399 ft (121.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,218 (2022)
Projected traffic1,358 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$102 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0639 over Sbd Sys RR & NS Railway built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0639 over Sbd Sys RR & NS Railway 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Route 0639 over Sbd Sys RR & NS Railway carry?

About 1,218 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 0639 over Sbd Sys RR & NS Railway?

The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0639 over Sbd Sys RR & NS Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.