US Bridges

Longstreet Lane over Somerton Creek

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Suffolk city, Virginia · 0.80 to 668 / 0.50 to 667 · Structure no. 000000000031937

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
227
2002 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Longstreet Lane over Somerton Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Longstreet Lane over Somerton Creek in Suffolk city, Virginia. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 227 vehicles a day, projected to reach 276 by 2045. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesLongstreet Lane
CrossesSomerton Creek
Location0.80 to 668 / 0.50 to 667
RouteCity Street 660
CountySuffolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.57658, -76.76592
Functional classRural 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 inspectionJune 2024
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 rating89.4 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic227 (2002)
Projected traffic276 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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$393 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Longstreet Lane over Somerton Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Longstreet Lane over Somerton Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Longstreet Lane over Somerton Creek carry?

About 227 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Longstreet Lane over Somerton Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Longstreet Lane over Somerton Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.