US Bridges

Washington Ave. over Nns & Dd (private) Rwy

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Newport News city, Virginia · 0.04 to 351 /0.04 41st ST · Structure no. 000000000020659

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,022
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Ave. over Nns & Dd (private) Rwy is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington Ave. over Nns & Dd (private) Rwy in Newport News city, Virginia. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older 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 3,022 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,351 by 2045. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington Ave.
CrossesNns & Dd (private) Rwy
Location0.04 to 351 /0.04 41st ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNewport News city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.98729, -76.43629
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating99.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,022 (2022)
Projected traffic4,351 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Ave. over Nns & Dd (private) Rwy built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Ave. over Nns & Dd (private) Rwy 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Washington Ave. over Nns & Dd (private) Rwy carry?

About 3,022 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Washington Ave. over Nns & Dd (private) Rwy?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Ave. over Nns & Dd (private) Rwy?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.