US Bridges

Warwick Blvd. over Deep Creek Br.

Fair

Newport News city, Virginia · 2.50 to 312/ 3.00 to 173 · Structure no. 000000000020685

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,221
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warwick Blvd. over Deep Creek Br. is a concrete culvert carrying Warwick Blvd. over Deep Creek Br. in Newport News city, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 32,221 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,874 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesWarwick Blvd.
CrossesDeep Creek Br.
Location2.50 to 312/ 3.00 to 173
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyNewport News city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.0944, -76.50548
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,221 (2022)
Projected traffic32,874 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Warwick Blvd. over Deep Creek Br. built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Warwick Blvd. over Deep Creek Br. 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Warwick Blvd. over Deep Creek Br. carry?

About 32,221 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Warwick Blvd. over Deep Creek Br.?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Warwick Blvd. over Deep Creek Br.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.