US Bridges

Mercury Blvd. over Mill Creek

Fair

Hampton city, Virginia · 0.64 to 169 /0.16 to 143 · Structure no. 000000000020382

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,093
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mercury Blvd. over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mercury Blvd. over Mill Creek in Hampton city, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 3,093 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,449 by 2045. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMercury Blvd.
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.64 to 169 /0.16 to 143
RouteU.S. Route 258
CountyHampton city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.01343, -76.31454
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.2 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,093 (2022)
Projected traffic3,449 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$101.3 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mercury Blvd. over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mercury Blvd. over Mill 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Mercury Blvd. over Mill Creek carry?

About 3,093 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mercury Blvd. over Mill Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Mercury Blvd. over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.