US Bridges

SR 168 Nbl over Northwest River

Fair

Chesapeake city, Virginia · 1.30NC-LINE /10.09 to 165 · Structure no. 000000000026887

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
658 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
14,164
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 168 Nbl over Northwest River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 168 Nbl over Northwest River 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 14,164 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,681 by 2042. The structure is 658 ft (200.6 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 Nbl
CrossesNorthwest River
Location1.30NC-LINE /10.09 to 165
RouteState Highway 168
CountyChesapeake city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.56549, -76.19909
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length658 ft (200.6 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,164 (2022)
Projected traffic20,681 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free 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 Nbl over Northwest River built?

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

What condition is SR 168 Nbl over Northwest River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 168 Nbl over Northwest River carry?

About 14,164 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is SR 168 Nbl over Northwest River?

The structure is 658 ft (200.6 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 168 Nbl over Northwest River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.