US Bridges

Sbl Lasalle Ave. over RTE 258 (mercury Blvd)

Good

Hampton city, Virginia · 0.72 to 64 / 1.41ENT L Fl · Structure no. 000000000025292

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,409
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Lasalle Ave. over RTE 258 (mercury Blvd) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl Lasalle Ave. over RTE 258 (mercury Blvd) 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 4,409 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,248 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSbl Lasalle Ave.
CrossesRTE 258 (mercury Blvd)
Location0.72 to 64 / 1.41ENT L Fl
RouteCity Street 167
CountyHampton city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.04349, -76.36368
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.2 US tons
Inventory rating78.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,409 (2022)
Projected traffic5,248 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$21 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sbl Lasalle Ave. over RTE 258 (mercury Blvd) built?

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

What condition is Sbl Lasalle Ave. over RTE 258 (mercury Blvd) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sbl Lasalle Ave. over RTE 258 (mercury Blvd) carry?

About 4,409 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sbl Lasalle Ave. over RTE 258 (mercury Blvd)?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl Lasalle Ave. over RTE 258 (mercury Blvd)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.