Blue Star Highway over Southwest Swamp

Fair Condition45 years old1,210 vehicles/day

Location

StateVirginia
CountySussex
Location0.01 Mi South Of Route 40
CarriesBlue Star Highway
CrossesSouthwest Swamp
Coordinates36.94121, -77.39362

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length136.2 ft (41.5 m)
Max Span69.9 ft (21.3 m)
Deck Width42.0 ft (12.8 m)
Deck Area531.2 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1981

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,210 (2022)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection323
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000018286

Nearby Bridges

I-95 Sbl Ramp over Southwest Swamp 0.0 mi Fair I-95 Sbl over Southwest Swamp 0.1 mi Fair I-95 Nbl over Southwest Swamp 0.1 mi Fair Ramp A SW Swamp over Southwest Swamp 0.1 mi Fair Route 40 Ebl over I-95 0.2 mi Fair Route 40 Wbl over I-95 0.2 mi Fair Sussex Drive over Csx Railroad 0.4 mi Fair Sussex Drive over Southwest Swamp 0.5 mi Fair I-95 Nbl over Stony Creek 0.6 mi Fair I-95 Sbl over Stony Creek 0.6 mi Fair