US Bridges

22nd Street over Seaboard Av & NS Railway

Good

Chesapeake city, Virginia · 0.21 Ncl CHES/0.26 to 246 · Structure no. 000000000031197

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
494 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,086
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

22nd Street over Seaboard Av & NS Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 22nd Street over Seaboard Av & NS Railway in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 7,086 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,636 by 2040. The structure is 494 ft (150.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries22nd Street
CrossesSeaboard Av & NS Railway
Location0.21 Ncl CHES/0.26 to 246
RouteCity Street 166
Coordinates36.82151, -76.27199
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating54.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length494 ft (150.6 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,086 (2018)
Projected traffic5,636 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$744 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 22nd Street over Seaboard Av & NS Railway built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is 22nd Street over Seaboard Av & NS Railway 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 22nd Street over Seaboard Av & NS Railway carry?

About 7,086 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 22nd Street over Seaboard Av & NS Railway?

The structure is 494 ft (150.6 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns 22nd Street over Seaboard Av & NS Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.