US Bridges

Route 13 Sbl over Fisherman Inlet

Good

Northampton County, Virginia · 1.51NHMPTN CO1723NCL Va B · Structure no. 000000000012753

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
2,108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,424
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Route 13 Sbl over Fisherman Inlet is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 13 Sbl over Fisherman Inlet in Northampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,424 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,919 by 2042. The structure is 2,108 ft (642.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 13 Sbl
CrossesFisherman Inlet
Location1.51NHMPTN CO1723NCL Va B
RouteU.S. Route 13
CountyNorthampton County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.11169, -75.96934
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+22 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,108 ft (642.5 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,424 (2022)
Projected traffic7,919 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$123.8 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 13 Sbl over Fisherman Inlet built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 13 Sbl over Fisherman Inlet in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Route 13 Sbl over Fisherman Inlet carry?

About 5,424 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 13 Sbl over Fisherman Inlet?

The structure is 2,108 ft (642.5 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Route 13 Sbl over Fisherman Inlet?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.