US Bridges

Mineral Springs RD over Jones Swamp

Good

Suffolk city, Virginia · 0.50 to 643 / 0.10 to 653 · Structure no. 000000000031288

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mineral Springs RD over Jones Swamp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mineral Springs RD over Jones Swamp in Suffolk city, Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 570 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 832 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesMineral Springs RD
CrossesJones Swamp
Location0.50 to 643 / 0.10 to 653
RouteCity Street 616
CountySuffolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.61772, -76.73754
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating53.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2022)
Projected traffic832 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$231 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mineral Springs RD over Jones Swamp built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mineral Springs RD over Jones Swamp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Mineral Springs RD over Jones Swamp carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mineral Springs RD over Jones Swamp?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Mineral Springs RD over Jones Swamp?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.