US Bridges

Bland Blvd. over Lucas Creek

Good

Newport News city, Virginia · 0.25 to 60 / 0.69 to 143 · Structure no. 000000000020670

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,280
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bland Blvd. over Lucas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bland Blvd. over Lucas Creek in Newport News city, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 26,280 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29,329 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBland Blvd.
CrossesLucas Creek
Location0.25 to 60 / 0.69 to 143
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNewport News city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.12257, -76.52243
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 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 traffic26,280 (2022)
Projected traffic29,329 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Bland Blvd. over Lucas Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bland Blvd. over Lucas Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Bland Blvd. over Lucas Creek carry?

About 26,280 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bland Blvd. over Lucas Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Bland Blvd. over Lucas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.