US Bridges

Old Courthouse Way over Stony Run

Good

Newport News city, Virginia · 0.26RTE 173 /0.11RTE. 60 · Structure no. 000000000024986

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,590
1990 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Courthouse Way over Stony Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Old Courthouse Way over Stony Run in Newport News city, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 6,590 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Courthouse Way
CrossesStony Run
Location0.26RTE 173 /0.11RTE. 60
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.13091, -76.54244
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.6 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,590 (1990)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Courthouse Way over Stony Run built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Courthouse Way over Stony Run 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Old Courthouse Way over Stony Run carry?

About 6,590 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old Courthouse Way over Stony Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Old Courthouse Way over Stony Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.