US Bridges

Great Mill Highway over Rte. 58 Bypass

Fair

Suffolk city, Virginia · 0.8 MI FR Int RTE 272 · Structure no. 000000000023300

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,407
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Great Mill Highway over Rte. 58 Bypass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Great Mill Highway over Rte. 58 Bypass in Suffolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 2,407 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,684 by 2045. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGreat Mill Highway
CrossesRte. 58 Bypass
Location0.8 MI FR Int RTE 272
RouteState Highway 189
CountySuffolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.64717, -76.87325
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,407 (2022)
Projected traffic2,684 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Great Mill Highway over Rte. 58 Bypass built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Great Mill Highway 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Great Mill Highway over Rte. 58 Bypass carry?

About 2,407 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Great Mill Highway over Rte. 58 Bypass?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Great Mill Highway over Rte. 58 Bypass?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.