US Bridges

Portsmouth Blvd. over Trib. to Baileys Creek

Fair

Chesapeake city, Virginia · 0.04 Capri CIR/0.16 Coffm · Structure no. 000000000024256

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,085
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Portsmouth Blvd. over Trib. to Baileys Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Portsmouth Blvd. over Trib. to Baileys Creek in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 22,085 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24,625 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPortsmouth Blvd.
CrossesTrib. to Baileys Creek
Location0.04 Capri CIR/0.16 Coffm
RouteState Highway 337
CountyChesapeake city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.82245, -76.41762
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,085 (2022)
Projected traffic24,625 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Trib. to Baileys Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Portsmouth Blvd. over Trib. to Baileys Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Portsmouth Blvd. over Trib. to Baileys Creek carry?

About 22,085 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Portsmouth Blvd. over Trib. to Baileys Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Portsmouth Blvd. over Trib. to Baileys Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.