J Clyde Morris Sbl over CSX Railway & Pvt Road
FairNewport News city, Virginia · 0.68 to 60 /0.43TO 17&143 · Structure no. 000000000020729
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 215 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,329
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
J Clyde Morris Sbl over CSX Railway & Pvt Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying J Clyde Morris Sbl over CSX Railway & Pvt Road in Newport News city, Virginia. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 67 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 5 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 14,329 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,920 by 2042. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was J Clyde Morris Sbl over CSX Railway & Pvt Road built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is J Clyde Morris Sbl over CSX Railway & Pvt 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does J Clyde Morris Sbl over CSX Railway & Pvt Road carry?
About 14,329 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is J Clyde Morris Sbl over CSX Railway & Pvt Road?
The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns J Clyde Morris Sbl over CSX Railway & Pvt Road?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.