Pittmantown Road over Mill Swamp
PoorPosted for loadSuffolk city, Virginia · 0.10 Mi.Fr.N.C.State Line · Structure no. 000000000022150
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 67
- 2002 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pittmantown Road over Mill Swamp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pittmantown Road over Mill Swamp in Suffolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 67 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2045. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pittmantown Road over Mill Swamp built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pittmantown Road over Mill 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Pittmantown Road over Mill Swamp carry?
About 67 vehicles per day (2002 count).
How long is Pittmantown Road over Mill Swamp?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Pittmantown Road over Mill Swamp?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.