Desert Road over Cypress Swamp

Fair Condition45 years old240 vehicles/day

Location

StateVirginia
CountySuffolk
Location1.10 To 675 / 1.10 To 642
CarriesDesert Road
CrossesCypress Swamp
Coordinates36.62691, -76.56564

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length136.2 ft (41.5 m)
Max Span44.9 ft (13.7 m)
Deck Width29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Deck Area377.6 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1981

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic240 (2022)
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection923
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000022096

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