US Bridges

Sbl Route 0017 over RTE 60 (warwick Road)

Fair

Newport News city, Virginia · 0.30143&258 /0.48JAMES-RV · Structure no. 000000000020675

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
190 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,070
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Route 0017 over RTE 60 (warwick Road) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl Route 0017 over RTE 60 (warwick Road) 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 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 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSbl Route 0017
CrossesRTE 60 (warwick Road)
Location0.30143&258 /0.48JAMES-RV
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyNewport News city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.01733, -76.45058
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 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.6 US tons
Inventory rating69.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 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
CrossesHighway
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 RTE 60 (warwick Road) 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 RTE 60 (warwick Road) 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 Sbl Route 0017 over RTE 60 (warwick Road) carry?

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

How long is Sbl Route 0017 over RTE 60 (warwick Road)?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl Route 0017 over RTE 60 (warwick Road)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.