Military Highway over Rte. 460 & NS Railway
PoorChesapeake city, Virginia · 4.51ECL CHESA/3.24 to 17 · Structure no. 000000000021827
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 271 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37,332
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Military Highway over Rte. 460 & NS Railway is a concrete tee beam carrying Military Highway over Rte. 460 & NS Railway in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 37,332 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,625 by 2045. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Military Highway over Rte. 460 & NS Railway built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Military Highway over Rte. 460 & NS Railway 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Military Highway over Rte. 460 & NS Railway carry?
About 37,332 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Military Highway over Rte. 460 & NS Railway?
The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Military Highway over Rte. 460 & NS Railway?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.