Nbl Route 168 over Poplar Branch
FairChesapeake city, Virginia · 0.99 168BUS /0.65 to 165 · Structure no. 000000000024206
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,118
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nbl Route 168 over Poplar Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nbl Route 168 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 24,118 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35,212 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nbl Route 168 over Poplar Branch built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nbl Route 168 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Nbl Route 168 over Poplar Branch carry?
About 24,118 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Nbl Route 168 over Poplar Branch?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Nbl Route 168 over Poplar Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.