US Bridges

Warwick Blvd. over Lucas Creek

Good

Newport News city, Virginia · 4.65 to 312 /0.85 to 173 · Structure no. 000000000020686

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,720
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warwick Blvd. over Lucas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Warwick Blvd. over Lucas Creek in Newport News city, Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 35,720 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,828 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesWarwick Blvd.
CrossesLucas Creek
Location4.65 to 312 /0.85 to 173
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyNewport News city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.12053, -76.52606
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 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 traffic35,720 (2022)
Projected traffic39,828 by 2042
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 Lucas Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Warwick 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 December 2023.

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

About 35,720 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Warwick Blvd. over Lucas Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Warwick Blvd. over Lucas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.