US Bridges

Military Hwy. over NS Railway

Good

Chesapeake city, Virginia · 3.34 to 17 / 1.14 FR 58 · Structure no. 000000000021830

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,141
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Military Hwy. over NS Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Military Hwy. over NS Railway in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 87 years old, older 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 10,141 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,054 by 2042. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMilitary Hwy.
CrossesNS Railway
Location3.34 to 17 / 1.14 FR 58
RouteU.S. Route 13
CountyChesapeake city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.78245, -76.39861
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.8 US tons
Inventory rating77.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,141 (2022)
Projected traffic13,054 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$111.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Military Hwy. over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Military Hwy. over NS Railway 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Military Hwy. over NS Railway carry?

About 10,141 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Military Hwy. over NS Railway?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Military Hwy. over NS Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.