US Bridges

Peaceful Road over SR 168 Chesapeake Expwy

Fair

Chesapeake city, Virginia · 0.1 Mi. to S. Battlefield · Structure no. 000000000026701

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2001 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peaceful Road over SR 168 Chesapeake Expwy is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Peaceful Road over SR 168 Chesapeake Expwy in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPeaceful Road
CrossesSR 168 Chesapeake Expwy
Location0.1 Mi. to S. Battlefield
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChesapeake city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.67449, -76.23028
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2001)
Projected traffic300 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Peaceful Road over SR 168 Chesapeake Expwy built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peaceful Road over SR 168 Chesapeake Expwy 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 August 2024.

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

About 500 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Peaceful Road over SR 168 Chesapeake Expwy?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Peaceful Road over SR 168 Chesapeake Expwy?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.