16th Street over Salters Creek
GoodNewport News city, Virginia · 1.73 to 60 / 0.72WCL Hamp · Structure no. 000000000023751
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,049
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
16th Street over Salters Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 16th Street over Salters Creek in Newport News city, Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,049 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,154 by 2040. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 16th Street over Salters Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is 16th Street over Salters 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does 16th Street over Salters Creek carry?
About 1,049 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is 16th Street over Salters Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns 16th Street over Salters Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.