US Bridges

Powhatan Parkway over Indian River

Fair

Hampton city, Virginia · 0.30 to 60 / 0.10 to 167 · Structure no. 000000000020292

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
708
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Powhatan Parkway over Indian River is a wood or timber slab carrying Powhatan Parkway over Indian River in Hampton city, Virginia. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 96 years old, older 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 708 vehicles a day, projected to reach 789 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPowhatan Parkway
CrossesIndian River
Location0.30 to 60 / 0.10 to 167
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampton city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.00012, -76.37357
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating92.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic708 (2022)
Projected traffic789 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$101 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Powhatan Parkway over Indian River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Powhatan Parkway over Indian 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Powhatan Parkway over Indian River carry?

About 708 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Powhatan Parkway over Indian River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Powhatan Parkway over Indian River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.