US Bridges

Moses Grandy Trail over New Mill Creek

Fair

Chesapeake city, Virginia · 1.2 to 17 BUS/0.5 to 17 · Structure no. 000000000028523

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
495 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
12,627
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moses Grandy Trail over New Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Moses Grandy Trail over New Mill Creek in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 12,627 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,006 by 2042. The structure is 495 ft (150.9 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMoses Grandy Trail
CrossesNew Mill Creek
Location1.2 to 17 BUS/0.5 to 17
RouteState Highway 165
Coordinates36.72987, -76.31055
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length495 ft (150.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,627 (2022)
Projected traffic14,006 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Moses Grandy Trail over New Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moses Grandy Trail over New Mill Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Moses Grandy Trail over New Mill Creek carry?

About 12,627 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Moses Grandy Trail over New Mill Creek?

The structure is 495 ft (150.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Moses Grandy Trail over New Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.