US Bridges

Route 168 Bus. over Over Br.Of S.Br.Eliz. Rv

Good

Chesapeake city, Virginia · 0.50_TO 165 / 0.70 to 190 · Structure no. 000000000028148

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,710
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 168 Bus. over Over Br.Of S.Br.Eliz. Rv is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 168 Bus. over Over Br.Of S.Br.Eliz. Rv 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 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 32,710 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34,900 by 2045. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRoute 168 Bus.
CrossesOver Br.Of S.Br.Eliz. Rv
Location0.50_TO 165 / 0.70 to 190
RouteState Highway 168
Coordinates36.72322, -76.24078
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.5 US tons
Inventory rating72.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,710 (2022)
Projected traffic34,900 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 168 Bus. over Over Br.Of S.Br.Eliz. Rv built?

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

What condition is Route 168 Bus. over Over Br.Of S.Br.Eliz. Rv 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Route 168 Bus. over Over Br.Of S.Br.Eliz. Rv carry?

About 32,710 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 168 Bus. over Over Br.Of S.Br.Eliz. Rv?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Route 168 Bus. over Over Br.Of S.Br.Eliz. Rv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.