Bainbridge Blvd. over NS Railway
PoorChesapeake city, Virginia · 1.88NCL-CHES/1.83 Rte. 13 · Structure no. 000000000021881
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 275 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,753
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bainbridge Blvd. over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bainbridge Blvd. over NS Railway in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 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 9,753 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,439 by 2045. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bainbridge Blvd. over NS Railway built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Bainbridge Blvd. over 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Bainbridge Blvd. over NS Railway carry?
About 9,753 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Bainbridge Blvd. over NS Railway?
The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Bainbridge Blvd. over NS Railway?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.