US Bridges

Nbl Route 0017 over CSX Railway

Fair

Newport News city, Virginia · 0.16TO 143&258/0.15 to 60 · Structure no. 000000000020671

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
468 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
17,070
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl Route 0017 over CSX Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nbl Route 0017 over CSX Railway in Newport News city, Virginia. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 87 years old, older 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 17,070 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24,922 by 2045. The structure is 468 ft (142.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNbl Route 0017
CrossesCSX Railway
Location0.16TO 143&258/0.15 to 60
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyNewport News city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.01783, -76.44896
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length468 ft (142.6 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,070 (2022)
Projected traffic24,922 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Nbl Route 0017 over CSX Railway built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Nbl Route 0017 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Nbl Route 0017 over CSX Railway carry?

About 17,070 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Nbl Route 0017 over CSX Railway?

The structure is 468 ft (142.6 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Nbl Route 0017 over CSX Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.