Broad Street over Prentis ST & CSX Railway
FairSuffolk city, Virginia · 0.25 to 337 / 0.02 to 58B · Structure no. 000000000024841
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 249 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 758
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Broad Street over Prentis ST & CSX Railway is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Broad Street over Prentis ST & CSX Railway in Suffolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 758 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 845 by 2042. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Broad Street over Prentis ST & CSX Railway built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Broad Street over Prentis ST & CSX 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Broad Street over Prentis ST & CSX Railway carry?
About 758 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Broad Street over Prentis ST & CSX Railway?
The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Broad Street over Prentis ST & CSX Railway?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.