US Bridges

Route 13 Sbl over Ches. Bay - Trestle B

Good

Northampton County, Virginia · 1050NHMPTN CO0489NCL Va B · Structure no. 000000000026075

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
19,997 ft
201 main spans
Daily traffic
5,424
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Route 13 Sbl over Ches. Bay - Trestle B is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 13 Sbl over Ches. Bay - Trestle B in Northampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 19,997 ft (6,095.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 13 Sbl
CrossesChes. Bay - Trestle B
Location1050NHMPTN CO0489NCL Va B
RouteU.S. Route 13
Coordinates36.98441, -76.10529
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans201 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length19,997 ft (6,095.1 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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$20 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 13 Sbl over Ches. Bay - Trestle B built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 13 Sbl over Ches. Bay - Trestle B 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Route 13 Sbl over Ches. Bay - Trestle B carry?

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

How long is Route 13 Sbl over Ches. Bay - Trestle B?

The structure is 19,997 ft (6,095.1 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Route 13 Sbl over Ches. Bay - Trestle B?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.