US Bridges

Nbl RTE._168 over Battlefield Blvd.

Fair

Chesapeake city, Virginia · 2.08 to 165/2.0 to 104 · Structure no. 000000000025566

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
282 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,955
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl RTE._168 over Battlefield Blvd. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nbl RTE._168 over Battlefield Blvd. 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 5 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 31,955 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46,656 by 2045. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNbl RTE._168
CrossesBattlefield Blvd.
Location2.08 to 165/2.0 to 104
RouteState Highway 168
CountyChesapeake city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.73674, -76.24084
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,955 (2022)
Projected traffic46,656 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Nbl RTE._168 over Battlefield Blvd. built?

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

What condition is Nbl RTE._168 over Battlefield Blvd. 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 Nbl RTE._168 over Battlefield Blvd. carry?

About 31,955 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Nbl RTE._168 over Battlefield Blvd.?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Nbl RTE._168 over Battlefield Blvd.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.