Box Elder Road over Norfleets Swamp
PoorPosted for loadSuffolk city, Virginia · 0.40 to 663 / 1.00 to 759 · Structure no. 000000000022139
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 198
- 2002 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Box Elder Road over Norfleets Swamp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Box Elder Road over Norfleets Swamp in Suffolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 198 vehicles a day, projected to reach 241 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Box Elder Road over Norfleets Swamp built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Box Elder Road over Norfleets Swamp in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Box Elder Road over Norfleets Swamp carry?
About 198 vehicles per day (2002 count).
How long is Box Elder Road over Norfleets Swamp?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Box Elder Road over Norfleets Swamp?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.