US Bridges

Armistead Ave. over Newmarket Creek

Good

Hampton city, Virginia · 1.00 to 258 / 0.13 to 167 · Structure no. 000000000026349

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,763
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Armistead Ave. over Newmarket Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Armistead Ave. over Newmarket Creek in Hampton city, Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 17,763 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,144 by 2042. The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesArmistead Ave.
CrossesNewmarket Creek
Location1.00 to 258 / 0.13 to 167
RouteState Highway 134
Coordinates37.03538, -76.36514
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 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating66.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length128 ft (38.9 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.5 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,763 (2022)
Projected traffic18,144 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Armistead Ave. over Newmarket Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Armistead Ave. over Newmarket 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 2025.

How much traffic does Armistead Ave. over Newmarket Creek carry?

About 17,763 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Armistead Ave. over Newmarket Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns Armistead Ave. over Newmarket Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.