US Bridges

U.S. Route 17 NB over Bainbridge Blvd.

Good

Chesapeake city, Virginia · 1.68 MI FR Cedar · Structure no. 000000000028796

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,926
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Route 17 NB over Bainbridge Blvd. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. Route 17 NB over Bainbridge Blvd. 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 13,926 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,032 by 2045. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. Route 17 NB
CrossesBainbridge Blvd.
Location1.68 MI FR Cedar
RouteU.S. Route 17
Coordinates36.74743, -76.28441
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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108.6 US tons
Inventory rating70.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,926 (2022)
Projected traffic20,032 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollToll bridge
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. Route 17 NB over Bainbridge Blvd. built?

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

What condition is U.S. Route 17 NB over Bainbridge Blvd. 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does U.S. Route 17 NB over Bainbridge Blvd. carry?

About 13,926 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is U.S. Route 17 NB over Bainbridge Blvd.?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Route 17 NB over Bainbridge Blvd.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.