US Bridges

Airline Blvd. over Tidal Stream

Fair

Chesapeake city, Virginia · 1.43WCL.PORTS/0.29 to 191 · Structure no. 000000000021840

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,942
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airline Blvd. over Tidal Stream is a concrete slab carrying Airline Blvd. over Tidal Stream in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 5 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 6,942 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,740 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAirline Blvd.
CrossesTidal Stream
Location1.43WCL.PORTS/0.29 to 191
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyChesapeake city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.7888, -76.40869
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,942 (2022)
Projected traffic7,740 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$152 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Airline Blvd. over Tidal Stream built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airline Blvd. over Tidal Stream 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Airline Blvd. over Tidal Stream carry?

About 6,942 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Airline Blvd. over Tidal Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Airline Blvd. over Tidal Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.