US Bridges

Chestnut Ave. over Newmarket Creek

Fair

Newport News city, Virginia · 0.90 to 258/ 0.25N Briarf · Structure no. 000000000020658

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,510
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chestnut Ave. over Newmarket Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Chestnut Ave. over Newmarket Creek in Newport News city, Virginia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 6,510 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,259 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChestnut Ave.
CrossesNewmarket Creek
Location0.90 to 258/ 0.25N Briarf
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNewport News city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.01464, -76.42358
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,510 (2022)
Projected traffic7,259 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$150 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chestnut Ave. over Newmarket Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Chestnut Ave. over Newmarket Creek 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 July 2024.

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

About 6,510 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chestnut Ave. over Newmarket Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Chestnut Ave. over Newmarket Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.