US Bridges

RT.13 Military_hyw over S Br Elizabeth River

Good

Chesapeake city, Virginia · 0.49 to 166 / 1.70 to 196 · Structure no. 000000000027144

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Movable - Lift
Steel
Length
1,908 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37,332
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RT.13 Military_hyw over S Br Elizabeth River is a steel movable - lift carrying RT.13 Military_hyw over S Br Elizabeth River in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 37,332 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,625 by 2042. The structure is 1,908 ft (581.6 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRT.13 Military_hyw
CrossesS Br Elizabeth River
Location0.49 to 166 / 1.70 to 196
RouteU.S. Route 13
CountyChesapeake city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.77521, -76.29497
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Lift
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+18 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,908 ft (581.6 m)
Longest span334 ft (101.8 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,332 (2022)
Projected traffic41,625 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RT.13 Military_hyw over S Br Elizabeth River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is RT.13 Military_hyw over S Br Elizabeth River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RT.13 Military_hyw over S Br Elizabeth River carry?

About 37,332 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RT.13 Military_hyw over S Br Elizabeth River?

The structure is 1,908 ft (581.6 m) long with a longest span of 334 ft (101.8 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns RT.13 Military_hyw over S Br Elizabeth River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.