Armstead Ave. over Billy Woods Canal
GoodHampton city, Virginia · 1.36 to 258 /1.36 to 172 · Structure no. 000000000020299
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21,970
- 1993 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Armstead Ave. over Billy Woods Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Armstead Ave. over Billy Woods Canal in Hampton city, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 21,970 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,100 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Armstead Ave. over Billy Woods Canal built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Armstead Ave. over Billy Woods Canal 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 2024.
How much traffic does Armstead Ave. over Billy Woods Canal carry?
About 21,970 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Armstead Ave. over Billy Woods Canal?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns Armstead Ave. over Billy Woods Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.