US Bridges

Lasalle Ave. Sbl over Newmarket Creek

Fair

Hampton city, Virginia · 0.22 to 258 /1.19ENT L Fl · Structure no. 000000000020368

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,409
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lasalle Ave. Sbl over Newmarket Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lasalle Ave. Sbl over Newmarket Creek in Hampton city, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 4,409 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,248 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLasalle Ave. Sbl
CrossesNewmarket Creek
Location0.22 to 258 /1.19ENT L Fl
RouteCity Street 167
CountyHampton city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.04686, -76.36426
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,409 (2022)
Projected traffic5,248 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$720 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lasalle Ave. Sbl over Newmarket Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lasalle Ave. Sbl over Newmarket Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Lasalle Ave. Sbl over Newmarket Creek carry?

About 4,409 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lasalle Ave. Sbl over Newmarket Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Lasalle Ave. Sbl over Newmarket Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.