US Bridges

Hanbury Road over SR 168 Chesapeake Expwy

Good

Chesapeake city, Virginia · 0.14TO 168BUS/0.34HILLWEL · Structure no. 000000000025696

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
246 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,109
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hanbury Road over SR 168 Chesapeake Expwy is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hanbury Road over SR 168 Chesapeake Expwy 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 17,109 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19,204 by 2042. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHanbury Road
CrossesSR 168 Chesapeake Expwy
Location0.14TO 168BUS/0.34HILLWEL
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChesapeake city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.68868, -76.22856
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.7 US tons
Inventory rating57.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width95 ft (28.9 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,109 (2022)
Projected traffic19,204 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Hanbury Road over SR 168 Chesapeake Expwy built?

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

What condition is Hanbury Road over SR 168 Chesapeake Expwy 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 2024.

How much traffic does Hanbury Road over SR 168 Chesapeake Expwy carry?

About 17,109 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hanbury Road over SR 168 Chesapeake Expwy?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Hanbury Road over SR 168 Chesapeake Expwy?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.