US Bridges

Atlantic Ave. over NS Railway

Fair

Chesapeake city, Virginia · 1.34 MI PROV/0.74 Ind Riv · Structure no. 000000000025182

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,937
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Atlantic Ave. over NS Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Atlantic Ave. over NS Railway in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 4,937 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2042. The structure is 270 ft (82.4 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAtlantic Ave.
CrossesNS Railway
Location1.34 MI PROV/0.74 Ind Riv
CountyChesapeake city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.81774, -76.26024
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length270 ft (82.4 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.4 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,937 (2018)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Atlantic Ave. over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Atlantic Ave. over NS Railway 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 2023.

How much traffic does Atlantic Ave. over NS Railway carry?

About 4,937 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Atlantic Ave. over NS Railway?

The structure is 270 ft (82.4 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Atlantic Ave. over NS Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.