US Bridges

J Clyde Morris Nbl over CSX Railway & Pvt Road

Fair

Newport News city, Virginia · 0.68TO 60 / 0.43TO 17&143 · Structure no. 000000000020731

Built
1975
50 years old
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 Nbl over CSX Railway & Pvt Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying J Clyde Morris Nbl over CSX Railway & Pvt Road in Newport News city, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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).

Location

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CarriesJ Clyde Morris Nbl
CrossesCSX Railway & Pvt Road
Location0.68TO 60 / 0.43TO 17&143
RouteState Highway 312
CountyNewport News city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.06991, -76.48136
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,329 (2022)
Projected traffic20,920 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$871 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was J Clyde Morris Nbl over CSX Railway & Pvt Road built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is J Clyde Morris Nbl 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 Nbl 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 Nbl 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 Nbl over CSX Railway & Pvt Road?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.