US Bridges

Sbl Tidewater Trl. over Portobago Creek

Fair

Caroline County, Virginia · Caroline-Essex Co.Line · Structure no. 000000000023263

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,753
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Tidewater Trl. over Portobago Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl Tidewater Trl. over Portobago Creek in Caroline County, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,753 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,019 by 2045. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSbl Tidewater Trl.
CrossesPortobago Creek
LocationCaroline-Essex Co.Line
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyCaroline County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.122, -77.1139
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.6 US tons
Inventory rating67.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,753 (2022)
Projected traffic4,019 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sbl Tidewater Trl. over Portobago Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sbl Tidewater Trl. over Portobago Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Sbl Tidewater Trl. over Portobago Creek carry?

About 2,753 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sbl Tidewater Trl. over Portobago Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl Tidewater Trl. over Portobago Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.