US Bridges

Rte. 172 Cmdr.Shep over Rte. 134 (magruder Blvd)

Fair

Hampton city, Virginia · 1.4 MI North Hrcp · Structure no. 000000000027473

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
238 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,730
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rte. 172 Cmdr.Shep over Rte. 134 (magruder Blvd) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rte. 172 Cmdr.Shep over Rte. 134 (magruder Blvd) in Hampton city, Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8,730 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,117 by 2042. The structure is 238 ft (72.4 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRte. 172 Cmdr.Shep
CrossesRte. 134 (magruder Blvd)
Location1.4 MI North Hrcp
RouteCity Street 172
CountyHampton city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.07986, -76.39592
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating42.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length238 ft (72.4 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.2 m)
Deck width118 ft (35.9 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,730 (2018)
Projected traffic8,117 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rte. 172 Cmdr.Shep over Rte. 134 (magruder Blvd) built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rte. 172 Cmdr.Shep over Rte. 134 (magruder Blvd) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rte. 172 Cmdr.Shep over Rte. 134 (magruder Blvd) carry?

About 8,730 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rte. 172 Cmdr.Shep over Rte. 134 (magruder Blvd)?

The structure is 238 ft (72.4 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns Rte. 172 Cmdr.Shep over Rte. 134 (magruder Blvd)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.