US Bridges

Sbl Route 0017 over CSX Railway

Good

Newport News city, Virginia · 0.16TO143&258/0.15 to 60 · Structure no. 000000000020672

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
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

Sbl Route 0017 over CSX Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl Route 0017 over CSX Railway in Newport News city, Virginia. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 58 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 17,070 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24,922 by 2045. The structure is 468 ft (142.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSbl Route 0017
CrossesCSX Railway
Location0.16TO143&258/0.15 to 60
RouteU.S. Route 17
Coordinates37.01796, -76.44904
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length468 ft (142.6 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 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
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 Sbl Route 0017 over CSX Railway built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Sbl Route 0017 over CSX Railway 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 Sbl Route 0017 over CSX Railway carry?

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

How long is Sbl 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 50 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl Route 0017 over CSX Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.