US Bridges

SR 168 Sbl over Hilcrest Parkway

Good

Chesapeake city, Virginia · 02.20 to Hanbury Road · Structure no. 000000000026882

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,568
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 168 Sbl over Hilcrest Parkway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 168 Sbl over Hilcrest Parkway 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 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 19,568 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28,569 by 2045. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 168 Sbl
CrossesHilcrest Parkway
Location02.20 to Hanbury Road
RouteState Highway 168
CountyChesapeake city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.65736, -76.22973
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,568 (2022)
Projected traffic28,569 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll 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 SR 168 Sbl over Hilcrest Parkway built?

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

What condition is SR 168 Sbl over Hilcrest Parkway 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 168 Sbl over Hilcrest Parkway carry?

About 19,568 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is SR 168 Sbl over Hilcrest Parkway?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SR 168 Sbl over Hilcrest Parkway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.