Wbl Mercury Blvd. over Hampton Creek
FairHampton city, Virginia · 0.69 to 278 /0.89 to 351 · Structure no. 000000000020380
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 385 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,391
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wbl Mercury Blvd. over Hampton Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wbl Mercury Blvd. over Hampton Creek in Hampton city, Virginia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 14,391 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,012 by 2045. The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wbl Mercury Blvd. over Hampton Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wbl Mercury Blvd. over Hampton 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Wbl Mercury Blvd. over Hampton Creek carry?
About 14,391 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Wbl Mercury Blvd. over Hampton Creek?
The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Wbl Mercury Blvd. over Hampton Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.