US Bridges

George Wash. Hwy. over Y RD & NS Railway

Good

Chesapeake city, Virginia · 00.50 to 13 /0.57 to I-64 · Structure no. 000000000021838

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
249 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,435
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

George Wash. Hwy. over Y RD & NS Railway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying George Wash. Hwy. over Y RD & NS Railway in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 20,435 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22,121 by 2045. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGeorge Wash. Hwy.
CrossesY RD & NS Railway
Location00.50 to 13 /0.57 to I-64
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyChesapeake city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.76614, -76.34622
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,435 (2022)
Projected traffic22,121 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was George Wash. Hwy. over Y RD & NS Railway built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is George Wash. Hwy. over Y RD & 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does George Wash. Hwy. over Y RD & NS Railway carry?

About 20,435 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is George Wash. Hwy. over Y RD & NS Railway?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns George Wash. Hwy. over Y RD & NS Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.