US Bridges

Mercury Blvd Wbl over King Street

Fair

Hampton city, Virginia · 0.85 to 167 /1.59 to 351 · Structure no. 000000000020386

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
182 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,391
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mercury Blvd Wbl over King Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mercury Blvd Wbl over King Street in Hampton city, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 14,391 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,012 by 2045. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMercury Blvd Wbl
CrossesKing Street
Location0.85 to 167 /1.59 to 351
RouteU.S. Route 258
CountyHampton city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.04362, -76.34849
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75.8 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,391 (2022)
Projected traffic21,012 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mercury Blvd Wbl over King Street built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mercury Blvd Wbl over King Street 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mercury Blvd Wbl over King Street carry?

About 14,391 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mercury Blvd Wbl over King Street?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Mercury Blvd Wbl over King Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.