South Quay Road
Carrying South Quay Road over Blackwater River
0.00 MI to Suffolk CL, Southampton, Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: South Quay Road
The South Quay Road bridge in Southampton, Virginia carries South Quay Road over Blackwater River. It was built in 2023, making it 3 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 7 sections, stretching 243.0 meters (797 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,641 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure at 9/9, substructure at 9/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 57.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How South Quay Road 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
- 2023
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 7
- Structure Length
- 243.0 m (797 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.8 m (35 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,641 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000029861
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (9/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 9/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (9/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether South Quay Road 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 South Quay Road against other structures in Southampton 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 South Quay Road?
South Quay Road in Southampton, Virginia has a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure rating of 9/9, and substructure rating of 9/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is South Quay Road inspected?
South Quay Road'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 2,641 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. South Quay Road 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 South Quay Road?
South Quay Road has an NBI inventory load rating of 57.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining South Quay Road?
South Quay Road is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is South Quay Road and does age affect safety?
South Quay Road was built in 2023, making it 3 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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