US Bridges

Gates Road over Somerton Creek

Fair

Suffolk city, Virginia · 0.35 to 668_/ 0.95 to 666 · Structure no. 000000000022162

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,381
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gates Road over Somerton Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gates Road over Somerton Creek in Suffolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 1,381 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,540 by 2042. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesGates Road
CrossesSomerton Creek
Location0.35 to 668_/ 0.95 to 666
RouteCity Street 759
CountySuffolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.55724, -76.81953
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating74.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,381 (2022)
Projected traffic1,540 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Gates Road over Somerton Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gates Road over Somerton Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Gates Road over Somerton Creek carry?

About 1,381 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Gates Road over Somerton Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Gates Road over Somerton Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.