US Bridges

Campostella Road over Cnw Railroad

Fair

Chesapeake city, Virginia · 01.28 to 13/01.58NCL-CHES · Structure no. 000000000021884

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,392
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Campostella Road over Cnw Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Campostella Road over Cnw Railroad in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 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 11,392 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,702 by 2042. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCampostella Road
CrossesCnw Railroad
Location01.28 to 13/01.58NCL-CHES
RouteCity Street 168
CountyChesapeake city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.8009, -76.25622
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,392 (2022)
Projected traffic12,702 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Campostella Road over Cnw Railroad built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Campostella Road over Cnw Railroad 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 Campostella Road over Cnw Railroad carry?

About 11,392 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Campostella Road over Cnw Railroad?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Campostella Road over Cnw Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.