US Bridges

SR 168 Sbl over S Battlefield Blvd

Good

Chesapeake city, Virginia · 00.44 to Indian River Rd. · Structure no. 000000000026886

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
139 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,522
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 168 Sbl over S Battlefield Blvd is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 168 Sbl over S Battlefield Blvd 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 6,522 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,524 by 2042. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 168 Sbl
CrossesS Battlefield Blvd
Location00.44 to Indian River Rd.
RouteState Highway 168
CountyChesapeake city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.61723, -76.21158
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 inspectionDecember 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 rating50.5 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,522 (2022)
Projected traffic9,524 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 S Battlefield Blvd built?

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

What condition is SR 168 Sbl over S Battlefield Blvd 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 168 Sbl over S Battlefield Blvd carry?

About 6,522 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is SR 168 Sbl over S Battlefield Blvd?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 168 Sbl over S Battlefield Blvd?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.