US Bridges

Chesapeake Ave. over Indian River

Fair

Hampton city, Virginia · 1.02WCL HAMP/1.24 to 60 · Structure no. 000000000020373

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,020
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chesapeake Ave. over Indian River is a concrete slab carrying Chesapeake Ave. over Indian 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 5 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 1,020 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,137 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChesapeake Ave.
CrossesIndian River
Location1.02WCL HAMP/1.24 to 60
RouteCity Street 167
CountyHampton city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.99947, -76.37414
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.7 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,020 (2022)
Projected traffic1,137 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chesapeake Ave. over Indian River built?

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

What condition is Chesapeake Ave. 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Chesapeake Ave. over Indian River carry?

About 1,020 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chesapeake Ave. over Indian River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Chesapeake Ave. over Indian River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.