Route 168 Bypass over Trib to S Br Eliz River
FairChesapeake city, Virginia · .23 MI to Kempsville Rd. · Structure no. 000000000031260
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 63,911
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 168 Bypass over Trib to S Br Eliz River is a concrete culvert carrying Route 168 Bypass over Trib to S Br Eliz River in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 63,911 vehicles a day, projected to reach 86,905 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 168 Bypass over Trib to S Br Eliz River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 168 Bypass over Trib to S Br Eliz River 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Route 168 Bypass over Trib to S Br Eliz River carry?
About 63,911 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Route 168 Bypass over Trib to S Br Eliz River?
The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Route 168 Bypass over Trib to S Br Eliz River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.