US Bridges

Route 13 Nbl over Fisherman Inlet

Good

Northampton County, Virginia · 1.51NHMPTN CO1723NCL Va B · Structure no. 000000000026631

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,094 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,424
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Route 13 Nbl over Fisherman Inlet is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 13 Nbl over Fisherman Inlet 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 8 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 1,094 ft (333.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 13 Nbl
CrossesFisherman Inlet
Location1.51NHMPTN CO1723NCL Va B
RouteU.S. Route 13
Coordinates37.11171, -75.9691
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+17 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,094 ft (333.5 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 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 NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 Route 13 Nbl over Fisherman Inlet built?

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

What condition is Route 13 Nbl 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 Nbl over Fisherman Inlet carry?

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

How long is Route 13 Nbl over Fisherman Inlet?

The structure is 1,094 ft (333.5 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Route 13 Nbl over Fisherman Inlet?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.