Magruder Blvd. over Billy Woods Canal
FairHampton city, Virginia · 2.58YORK-CO-LI/0.75 to 64 · Structure no. 000000000020358
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 97 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,582
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Magruder Blvd. over Billy Woods Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Magruder Blvd. over Billy Woods Canal in Hampton city, Virginia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 62 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 28,582 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,869 by 2042. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Magruder Blvd. over Billy Woods Canal built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Magruder Blvd. over Billy Woods Canal 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Magruder Blvd. over Billy Woods Canal carry?
About 28,582 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Magruder Blvd. over Billy Woods Canal?
The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.
Who owns Magruder Blvd. over Billy Woods Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.