US Bridges

Sbl Route 0168 over Battlefield Blvd.

Fair

Chesapeake city, Virginia · 2.08 to 165 /2.00 to 104 · Structure no. 000000000021898

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
238 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
31,955
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Route 0168 over Battlefield Blvd. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl Route 0168 over Battlefield Blvd. in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 6 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 31,955 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46,656 by 2042. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSbl Route 0168
CrossesBattlefield Blvd.
Location2.08 to 165 /2.00 to 104
RouteState Highway 168
CountyChesapeake city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.73649, -76.24087
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating99.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,955 (2022)
Projected traffic46,656 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Sbl Route 0168 over Battlefield Blvd. built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sbl Route 0168 over Battlefield Blvd. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sbl Route 0168 over Battlefield Blvd. carry?

About 31,955 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sbl Route 0168 over Battlefield Blvd.?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl Route 0168 over Battlefield Blvd.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.