US Bridges

Elwood Road over Kingsale Swamp

Good

Suffolk city, Virginia · 0.20 to 653/0.30 to Iw Cl · Structure no. 000000000031763

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
243
2002 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elwood Road over Kingsale Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Elwood Road over Kingsale Swamp in Suffolk city, Virginia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 243 vehicles a day, projected to reach 295 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesElwood Road
CrossesKingsale Swamp
Location0.20 to 653/0.30 to Iw Cl
RouteCity Street 613
CountySuffolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.69425, -76.82469
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating60.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic243 (2002)
Projected traffic295 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Elwood Road over Kingsale Swamp built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elwood Road over Kingsale 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 2025.

How much traffic does Elwood Road over Kingsale Swamp carry?

About 243 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Elwood Road over Kingsale Swamp?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Elwood Road over Kingsale Swamp?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.