US Bridges

Southwestern Blvd. over Chapel Swamp

Good

Suffolk city, Virginia · 0.15 FR 680_/ 0.85 to 612 · Structure no. 000000000031289

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
158
2002 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southwestern Blvd. over Chapel Swamp is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Southwestern Blvd. over Chapel Swamp in Suffolk city, Virginia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 158 vehicles a day, projected to reach 192 by 2045. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSouthwestern Blvd.
CrossesChapel Swamp
Location0.15 FR 680_/ 0.85 to 612
RouteCity Street 661
CountySuffolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.64827, -76.77029
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2002)
Projected traffic192 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Southwestern Blvd. over Chapel Swamp built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Southwestern Blvd. over Chapel 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Southwestern Blvd. over Chapel Swamp carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Southwestern Blvd. over Chapel Swamp?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Southwestern Blvd. over Chapel Swamp?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.