US Bridges

Route 13 Sbl over Ches. Bay - N. Channel

Good

Northampton County, Virginia · 00.00 T0 00 · Structure no. 000000000026721

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,100 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
5,424
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Route 13 Sbl over Ches. Bay - N. Channel is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 13 Sbl over Ches. Bay - N. Channel in Northampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 3,100 ft (944.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 13 Sbl
CrossesChes. Bay - N. Channel
Location00.00 T0 00
RouteU.S. Route 13
CountyNorthampton County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.06994, -76.02979
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length3,100 ft (944.9 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.2 m)

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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 13 Sbl over Ches. Bay - N. Channel built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 13 Sbl over Ches. Bay - N. Channel 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 - N. Channel carry?

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

How long is Route 13 Sbl over Ches. Bay - N. Channel?

The structure is 3,100 ft (944.9 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Route 13 Sbl over Ches. Bay - N. Channel?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.