US Bridges

Centerville Turnpk over Chesapeake&albemarle Can

FairPosted for load

Chesapeake city, Virginia · .65BUTTS Sta & .65MT Plea · Structure no. 000000000021797

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Movable - Swing
Steel
Length
216 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,212
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Centerville Turnpk over Chesapeake&albemarle Can is a steel movable - swing carrying Centerville Turnpk over Chesapeake&albemarle Can in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 23,212 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27,830 by 2045. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCenterville Turnpk
CrossesChesapeake&albemarle Can
Location.65BUTTS Sta & .65MT Plea
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChesapeake city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.72337, -76.18634
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Swing
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span173 ft (52.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,212 (2022)
Projected traffic27,830 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$576 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Centerville Turnpk over Chesapeake&albemarle Can built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Centerville Turnpk over Chesapeake&albemarle Can 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Centerville Turnpk over Chesapeake&albemarle Can carry?

About 23,212 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Centerville Turnpk over Chesapeake&albemarle Can?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 173 ft (52.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Centerville Turnpk over Chesapeake&albemarle Can?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.