US Bridges

Dominion Blvd Nbl over So. Br. Elizabeth River

Good

Chesapeake city, Virginia · 0.34 MI FR Cedar Road · Structure no. 000000000028794

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
5,262 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,853
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dominion Blvd Nbl over So. Br. Elizabeth River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dominion Blvd Nbl over So. Br. Elizabeth River in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 27,853 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31,056 by 2042. The structure is 5,262 ft (1,603.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesDominion Blvd Nbl
CrossesSo. Br. Elizabeth River
Location0.34 MI FR Cedar Road
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyChesapeake city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.73561, -76.29523
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 inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.7 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+39 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length5,262 ft (1,603.9 m)
Longest span285 ft (86.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,853 (2022)
Projected traffic31,056 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Dominion Blvd Nbl over So. Br. Elizabeth River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dominion Blvd Nbl over So. 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Dominion Blvd Nbl over So. Br. Elizabeth River carry?

About 27,853 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Dominion Blvd Nbl over So. Br. Elizabeth River?

The structure is 5,262 ft (1,603.9 m) long with a longest span of 285 ft (86.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Dominion Blvd Nbl over So. Br. Elizabeth River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.