US Bridges

N&sbl Tidewater TR over Piscataway Creek

Fair

Essex County, Virginia · 2.2M RTE360-11.2M Mdsex C · Structure no. 000000000006141

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
327 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,979
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N&sbl Tidewater TR over Piscataway Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N&sbl Tidewater TR over Piscataway Creek in Essex County, Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 6,979 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,782 by 2045. The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesN&sbl Tidewater TR
CrossesPiscataway Creek
Location2.2M RTE360-11.2M Mdsex C
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyEssex County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.87105, -76.84584
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating69.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length327 ft (99.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,979 (2022)
Projected traffic7,782 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was N&sbl Tidewater TR over Piscataway Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is N&sbl Tidewater TR over Piscataway 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does N&sbl Tidewater TR over Piscataway Creek carry?

About 6,979 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is N&sbl Tidewater TR over Piscataway Creek?

The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns N&sbl Tidewater TR over Piscataway Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.