US Bridges

SR 168 Sbl over 464 Nbl & 64 Ramps C & D

Good

Chesapeake city, Virginia · 1.98-RT.168B/.48-RT.64 · Structure no. 000000000025568

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
418 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
1999 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 168 Sbl over 464 Nbl & 64 Ramps C & D is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 168 Sbl over 464 Nbl & 64 Ramps C & D 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,771 by 2040. The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 168 Sbl
Crosses464 Nbl & 64 Ramps C & D
Location1.98-RT.168B/.48-RT.64
RouteInterstate 168
Coordinates36.75679, -76.26746
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length418 ft (127.4 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (1999)
Projected traffic5,771 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 168 Sbl over 464 Nbl & 64 Ramps C & D built?

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

What condition is SR 168 Sbl over 464 Nbl & 64 Ramps C & D in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 168 Sbl over 464 Nbl & 64 Ramps C & D carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 168 Sbl over 464 Nbl & 64 Ramps C & D?

The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 168 Sbl over 464 Nbl & 64 Ramps C & D?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.