US Bridges

Route 17 Nbl over Wetlands

Fair

Chesapeake city, Virginia · 2.60TOBALLH/0.3TODOUG RD · Structure no. 000000000027231

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
986 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
7,355
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 17 Nbl over Wetlands is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 17 Nbl over Wetlands in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 7,355 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,740 by 2045. The structure is 986 ft (300.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 17 Nbl
CrossesWetlands
Location2.60TOBALLH/0.3TODOUG RD
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyChesapeake city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.631, -76.36378
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length986 ft (300.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,355 (2022)
Projected traffic10,740 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Route 17 Nbl over Wetlands built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 17 Nbl over Wetlands 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Route 17 Nbl over Wetlands carry?

About 7,355 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 17 Nbl over Wetlands?

The structure is 986 ft (300.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Route 17 Nbl over Wetlands?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.