20th Street over Salters Creek
GoodNewport News city, Virginia · 00.05 HAMP.AVE/00.05 Wal · Structure no. 000000000025086
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 1999 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
20th Street over Salters Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 20th Street over Salters Creek 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 57 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 20th Street over Salters Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is 20th 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does 20th Street over Salters Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 20th Street over Salters Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns 20th Street over Salters Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.