US Bridges

Pughsville Road over Is 664 & Vpa Railroad

Good

Chesapeake city, Virginia · 0.45 Mi.Fr.Int. Wise St. · Structure no. 000000000023112

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
368 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,951
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pughsville Road over Is 664 & Vpa Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pughsville Road over Is 664 & Vpa Railroad in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,951 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,988 by 2045. The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long and 111 ft wide.

CarriesPughsville Road
CrossesIs 664 & Vpa Railroad
Location0.45 Mi.Fr.Int. Wise St.
RouteCity Street 659
Coordinates36.84849, -76.43376
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length368 ft (112.2 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.5 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.8 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,951 (2022)
Projected traffic15,988 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Pughsville Road over Is 664 & Vpa Railroad built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pughsville Road over Is 664 & Vpa Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Pughsville Road over Is 664 & Vpa Railroad carry?

About 10,951 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pughsville Road over Is 664 & Vpa Railroad?

The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.5 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns Pughsville Road over Is 664 & Vpa Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.