ELSWICK BRIDGE RD.
Carrying ELSWICK BRIDGE RD. over S FORK HOLSTON RIVER
.8 TO R605 & .1 TO R762, Smyth, Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ELSWICK BRIDGE RD.
The ELSWICK BRIDGE RD. bridge in Smyth, Virginia carries ELSWICK BRIDGE RD. over S FORK HOLSTON RIVER. It was built in 1985, making it 41 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 37.5 meters (123 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 389 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 48.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ELSWICK BRIDGE RD. compares
Live comparison across Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1985
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 37.5 m (123 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.1 m (30 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 389 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000017631
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ELSWICK BRIDGE RD. is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare ELSWICK BRIDGE RD. against other structures in Smyth and across Virginia. Virginia bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for ELSWICK BRIDGE RD.?
ELSWICK BRIDGE RD. in Smyth, Virginia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ELSWICK BRIDGE RD. inspected?
ELSWICK BRIDGE RD.'s responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 389 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ELSWICK BRIDGE RD. is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for ELSWICK BRIDGE RD.?
ELSWICK BRIDGE RD. has an NBI inventory load rating of 48.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ELSWICK BRIDGE RD.?
ELSWICK BRIDGE RD. is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is ELSWICK BRIDGE RD. and does age affect safety?
ELSWICK BRIDGE RD. was built in 1985, making it 41 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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