US Bridges

Route 0166 & 0460 over Mill Dam Creek

Fair

Chesapeake city, Virginia · 3.24NCL-CHES/0.48 to 13 · Structure no. 000000000021882

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,577
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0166 & 0460 over Mill Dam Creek is a concrete slab carrying Route 0166 & 0460 over Mill Dam 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 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 10,577 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,866 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 0166 & 0460
CrossesMill Dam Creek
Location3.24NCL-CHES/0.48 to 13
RouteU.S. Route 166
CountyChesapeake city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.78367, -76.28281
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating78.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,577 (2022)
Projected traffic11,866 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0166 & 0460 over Mill Dam Creek built?

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

What condition is Route 0166 & 0460 over Mill Dam 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 Route 0166 & 0460 over Mill Dam Creek carry?

About 10,577 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 0166 & 0460 over Mill Dam Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0166 & 0460 over Mill Dam Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.