US Bridges

Boxley Blvd. over Deep Creek Branch

Fair

Newport News city, Virginia · 0.09 to 60 / 0.78MENCH RD · Structure no. 000000000020666

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,495
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boxley Blvd. over Deep Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Boxley Blvd. over Deep Creek Branch in Newport News city, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 11,495 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,817 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBoxley Blvd.
CrossesDeep Creek Branch
Location0.09 to 60 / 0.78MENCH RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNewport News city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.10359, -76.51334
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
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 rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,495 (2022)
Projected traffic12,817 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boxley Blvd. over Deep Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boxley Blvd. over Deep Creek Branch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Boxley Blvd. over Deep Creek Branch carry?

About 11,495 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Boxley Blvd. over Deep Creek Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Boxley Blvd. over Deep Creek Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.