US Bridges

Portsmouth Blvd. over W Br Eliz River @

Fair

Chesapeake city, Virginia · 0.00WCL PORT/0.00ECL Ches · Structure no. 000000000021934

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
817 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
26,655
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Portsmouth Blvd. over W Br Eliz River @ is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Portsmouth Blvd. over W Br Eliz River @ in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 26,655 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29,720 by 2045. The structure is 817 ft (249 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesPortsmouth Blvd.
CrossesW Br Eliz River @
Location0.00WCL PORT/0.00ECL Ches
RouteState Highway 337
CountyChesapeake city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.82422, -76.39938
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating82.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length817 ft (249 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,655 (2022)
Projected traffic29,720 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Portsmouth Blvd. over W Br Eliz River @ built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Portsmouth Blvd. over W Br Eliz River @ 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Portsmouth Blvd. over W Br Eliz River @ carry?

About 26,655 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Portsmouth Blvd. over W Br Eliz River @?

The structure is 817 ft (249 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Portsmouth Blvd. over W Br Eliz River @?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.