US Bridges

George Wash. Hwy. over ST Julians Creek

Fair

Chesapeake city, Virginia · 0.57ECL PORTS/1.06 to 13 · Structure no. 000000000021833

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,965
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

George Wash. Hwy. over ST Julians Creek is a concrete slab carrying George Wash. Hwy. over ST Julians Creek in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 29,965 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33,404 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGeorge Wash. Hwy.
CrossesST Julians Creek
Location0.57ECL PORTS/1.06 to 13
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyChesapeake city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.78549, -76.33279
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating96.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (22 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,965 (2022)
Projected traffic33,404 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was George Wash. Hwy. over ST Julians Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is George Wash. Hwy. over ST Julians Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does George Wash. Hwy. over ST Julians Creek carry?

About 29,965 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is George Wash. Hwy. over ST Julians Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns George Wash. Hwy. over ST Julians Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.