US Bridges

Elbow Road over Spillway at Norfolk Res.

Poor

Chesapeake city, Virginia · 0.00WCL-VA-B 0.00ECL-CHES · Structure no. 000000000021824

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,902
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elbow Road over Spillway at Norfolk Res. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elbow Road over Spillway at Norfolk Res. in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 7,902 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,537 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesElbow Road
CrossesSpillway at Norfolk Res.
Location0.00WCL-VA-B 0.00ECL-CHES
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChesapeake city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.75679, -76.14374
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,902 (2022)
Projected traffic11,537 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$197 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elbow Road over Spillway at Norfolk Res. built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elbow Road over Spillway at Norfolk Res. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Elbow Road over Spillway at Norfolk Res. carry?

About 7,902 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Elbow Road over Spillway at Norfolk Res.?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Elbow Road over Spillway at Norfolk Res.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.