US Bridges

Ebl Route 0460 over RTE 166 & U # 1808

PoorClosed to traffic

Chesapeake city, Virginia · 3.75NCL-CHES/2.20 to 196 · Structure no. 000000000021937

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,707
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ebl Route 0460 over RTE 166 & U # 1808 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ebl Route 0460 over RTE 166 & U # 1808 in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 1,707 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,904 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesEbl Route 0460
CrossesRTE 166 & U # 1808
Location3.75NCL-CHES/2.20 to 196
Coordinates36.77659, -76.28597
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating99.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,707 (2022)
Projected traffic1,904 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ebl Route 0460 over RTE 166 & U # 1808 built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ebl Route 0460 over RTE 166 & U # 1808 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2022.

How much traffic does Ebl Route 0460 over RTE 166 & U # 1808 carry?

About 1,707 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ebl Route 0460 over RTE 166 & U # 1808?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ebl Route 0460 over RTE 166 & U # 1808?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.