US Bridges

Huntington Ave. over Nns&dd (private) R/R

Good

Newport News city, Virginia · 0.04 to 351/0.40 41st ST · Structure no. 000000000020661

Built
1899
126 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,865
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huntington Ave. over Nns&dd (private) R/R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Huntington Ave. over Nns&dd (private) R/R in Newport News city, Virginia. It was built in 1899 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 126 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 5,865 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,563 by 2045. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHuntington Ave.
CrossesNns&dd (private) R/R
Location0.04 to 351/0.40 41st ST
RouteU.S. Route 0
CountyNewport News city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.98814, -76.43455
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,865 (2022)
Projected traffic8,563 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$441 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Huntington Ave. over Nns&dd (private) R/R built?

It was built in 1899, making it 126 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Huntington Ave. over Nns&dd (private) R/R 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Huntington Ave. over Nns&dd (private) R/R carry?

About 5,865 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Huntington Ave. over Nns&dd (private) R/R?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Huntington Ave. over Nns&dd (private) R/R?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.