Poindexter Street over Elizabeth River
GoodChesapeake city, Virginia · 0.15 Miles West of I-464 · Structure no. 000000000030717
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Segmental Box Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 5,371 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,938
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Private
- Private (other than railroad)
About this bridge
Poindexter Street over Elizabeth River is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying Poindexter Street over Elizabeth River in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 6,938 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,939 by 2044. The structure is 5,371 ft (1,637.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Poindexter Street over Elizabeth River built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is Poindexter Street over 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 2023.
How much traffic does Poindexter Street over Elizabeth River carry?
About 6,938 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Poindexter Street over Elizabeth River?
The structure is 5,371 ft (1,637.2 m) long with a longest span of 385 ft (117.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Poindexter Street over Elizabeth River?
It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).