US Bridges

Indian River Road over NS Railway

Fair

Chesapeake city, Virginia · 0.00ECL NORF/0.00NCL Ches · Structure no. 000000000025188

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,266
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian River Road over NS Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Indian River Road over NS Railway 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 19,266 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21,851 by 2045. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesIndian River Road
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.00ECL NORF/0.00NCL Ches
RouteState Highway 407
CountyChesapeake city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.82883, -76.25004
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
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.3 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,266 (2022)
Projected traffic21,851 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Indian River Road over NS Railway built?

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

What condition is Indian River Road 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 Indian River Road over NS Railway carry?

About 19,266 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Indian River Road over NS Railway?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Indian River Road over NS Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.