US Bridges

Oyster Point Road over CSX Railway

Fair

Newport News city, Virginia · 0.47 to 60 /0.54 to 143 · Structure no. 000000000020667

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,340
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oyster Point Road over CSX Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oyster Point Road over CSX Railway in Newport News city, Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 33,340 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,174 by 2042. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesOyster Point Road
CrossesCSX Railway
Location0.47 to 60 /0.54 to 143
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNewport News city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.10593, -76.504
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,340 (2022)
Projected traffic37,174 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Oyster Point Road over CSX Railway built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oyster Point Road over CSX Railway 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Oyster Point Road over CSX Railway carry?

About 33,340 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oyster Point Road over CSX Railway?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Oyster Point Road over CSX Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.