US Bridges

RTE.168 SB Off Rmp over NS Railway

Fair

Chesapeake city, Virginia · 0.11 Libty ST/0.30CITY LN · Structure no. 000000000025185

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
287 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,879
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE.168 SB Off Rmp over NS Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE.168 SB Off Rmp over NS Railway in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 4,879 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2045. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE.168 SB Off Rmp
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.11 Libty ST/0.30CITY LN
RouteState Highway 168
CountyChesapeake city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.81774, -76.26024
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length287 ft (87.5 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,879 (2022)
Projected traffic6,600 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 RTE.168 SB Off Rmp over NS Railway built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE.168 SB Off Rmp 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE.168 SB Off Rmp over NS Railway carry?

About 4,879 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE.168 SB Off Rmp over NS Railway?

The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE.168 SB Off Rmp over NS Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.