39th Street over Jefferson Avenue
FairNewport News city, Virginia · 1.17WCL HAMPT0.43HUNT Ave · Structure no. 000000000020732
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 203 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,276
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
39th Street over Jefferson Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 39th Street over Jefferson Avenue in Newport News city, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 4,276 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,768 by 2045. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 39th Street over Jefferson Avenue built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is 39th Street over Jefferson Avenue 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does 39th Street over Jefferson Avenue carry?
About 4,276 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 39th Street over Jefferson Avenue?
The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns 39th Street over Jefferson Avenue?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.