US Bridges

S Battlefield Blvd over SR 168 Chesapeake Expwy

Good

Chesapeake city, Virginia · 0.1PEACEFR/0.1HANBURY Rd. · Structure no. 000000000026940

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
273 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,384
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Battlefield Blvd over SR 168 Chesapeake Expwy is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Battlefield Blvd 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 10,384 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,161 by 2042. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Battlefield Blvd
CrossesSR 168 Chesapeake Expwy
Location0.1PEACEFR/0.1HANBURY Rd.
RouteState Highway 168
CountyChesapeake city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.68295, -76.22812
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating66.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,384 (2022)
Projected traffic15,161 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 S Battlefield Blvd over SR 168 Chesapeake Expwy built?

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

What condition is S Battlefield Blvd 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 November 2024.

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

About 10,384 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is S Battlefield Blvd over SR 168 Chesapeake Expwy?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns S Battlefield Blvd over SR 168 Chesapeake Expwy?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.