US Bridges

Mercury Blvd. over New Market Creek

Good

Hampton city, Virginia · 0.50 to 134 /0.26 to 167 · Structure no. 000000000025127

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
126 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50,394
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mercury Blvd. over New Market Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mercury Blvd. over New Market Creek in Hampton city, Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50,394 vehicles a day, projected to reach 53,317 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 167 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMercury Blvd.
CrossesNew Market Creek
Location0.50 to 134 /0.26 to 167
RouteU.S. Route 258
CountyHampton city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.0438, -76.36819
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating76.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width167 ft (50.8 m)
Roadway width126 ft (38.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,394 (2022)
Projected traffic53,317 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mercury Blvd. over New Market Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mercury Blvd. over New Market Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Mercury Blvd. over New Market Creek carry?

About 50,394 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Mercury Blvd. over New Market Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 167 ft wide.

Who owns Mercury Blvd. over New Market Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.