US Bridges

Benefit Road over SR 168 Chesapeake Expwy

Good

Chesapeake city, Virginia · 1.06 Mi. to Battlefield S · Structure no. 000000000026883

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
221 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,712
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Benefit Road over SR 168 Chesapeake Expwy is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Benefit 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 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 1,712 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,909 by 2042. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBenefit Road
CrossesSR 168 Chesapeake Expwy
Location1.06 Mi. to Battlefield S
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChesapeake city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.63229, -76.21627
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,712 (2022)
Projected traffic1,909 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Benefit Road over SR 168 Chesapeake Expwy built?

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

What condition is Benefit 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 July 2024.

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

About 1,712 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Benefit Road over SR 168 Chesapeake Expwy?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Benefit Road over SR 168 Chesapeake Expwy?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.