US Bridges

Atlantic Ave. over NS Rr; SB Ramp & Liberty

Fair

Chesapeake city, Virginia · 0.21 Alt AVE/0.50CITY LN · Structure no. 000000000025186

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
614 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,759
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Atlantic Ave. over NS Rr; SB Ramp & Liberty is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Atlantic Ave. over NS Rr; SB Ramp & Liberty in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 9,759 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,881 by 2045. The structure is 614 ft (187.1 m) long and 76 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesAtlantic Ave.
CrossesNS Rr; SB Ramp & Liberty
Location0.21 Alt AVE/0.50CITY LN
RouteState Highway 168
CountyChesapeake city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.81505, -76.26169
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length614 ft (187.1 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,759 (2022)
Projected traffic10,881 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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 Rr; SB Ramp & Liberty built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Atlantic Ave. over NS Rr; SB Ramp & Liberty 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 Atlantic Ave. over NS Rr; SB Ramp & Liberty carry?

About 9,759 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Atlantic Ave. over NS Rr; SB Ramp & Liberty?

The structure is 614 ft (187.1 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Atlantic Ave. over NS Rr; SB Ramp & Liberty?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.