US Bridges

S Battlefield Blvd over Poplar Branch

Fair

Chesapeake city, Virginia · 0.99 to 168 / 1.21 to 165 · Structure no. 000000000024003

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,290
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Battlefield Blvd over Poplar Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S Battlefield Blvd over Poplar Branch in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 12,290 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,703 by 2045. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Battlefield Blvd
CrossesPoplar Branch
Location0.99 to 168 / 1.21 to 165
RouteState Highway 168
CountyChesapeake city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.69612, -76.23296
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating60.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,290 (2022)
Projected traffic13,703 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 S Battlefield Blvd over Poplar Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Battlefield Blvd over Poplar Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does S Battlefield Blvd over Poplar Branch carry?

About 12,290 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is S Battlefield Blvd over Poplar Branch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns S Battlefield Blvd over Poplar Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.