US Bridges

Route 168 Sbl over Kempsville Road

Fair

Chesapeake city, Virginia · 2.04 to 165 /0.41 168 Bus · Structure no. 000000000021902

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

About this bridge

Route 168 Sbl over Kempsville Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 168 Sbl over Kempsville Road 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 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 168 Sbl
CrossesKempsville Road
Location2.04 to 165 /0.41 168 Bus
RouteState Highway 168
CountyChesapeake city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.73472, -76.23624
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating71.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 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 Route 168 Sbl over Kempsville Road built?

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

What condition is Route 168 Sbl over Kempsville Road 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Route 168 Sbl over Kempsville Road carry?

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

How long is Route 168 Sbl over Kempsville Road?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Route 168 Sbl over Kempsville Road?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.