US Bridges

Settlers Lndg. Rd. over Hampton River

Fair

Hampton city, Virginia · 0.68 to 64 / 0.67 to 134 · Structure no. 000000000020310

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,355 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,464
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Settlers Lndg. Rd. over Hampton River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Settlers Lndg. Rd. over Hampton River in Hampton city, Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 14,464 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,127 by 2045. The structure is 1,355 ft (413 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSettlers Lndg. Rd.
CrossesHampton River
Location0.68 to 64 / 0.67 to 134
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyHampton city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.02518, -76.34109
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+15 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,355 ft (413 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,464 (2022)
Projected traffic16,127 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Settlers Lndg. Rd. over Hampton River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Settlers Lndg. Rd. over Hampton 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Settlers Lndg. Rd. over Hampton River carry?

About 14,464 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Settlers Lndg. Rd. over Hampton River?

The structure is 1,355 ft (413 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Settlers Lndg. Rd. over Hampton River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.