US Bridges

Jefferson Ave. over Trib. Stoney Run

Good

Newport News city, Virginia · 0.12 to 173/ 2.91 to 105 · Structure no. 000000000025178

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,180
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Ave. over Trib. Stoney Run is a concrete culvert carrying Jefferson Ave. over Trib. Stoney 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 33,180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,326 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesJefferson Ave.
CrossesTrib. Stoney Run
Location0.12 to 173/ 2.91 to 105
RouteState Highway 143
CountyNewport News city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.13996, -76.52129
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,180 (2022)
Projected traffic38,326 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jefferson Ave. over Trib. Stoney Run built?

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

What condition is Jefferson Ave. over Trib. Stoney 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Jefferson Ave. over Trib. Stoney Run carry?

About 33,180 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson Ave. over Trib. Stoney Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Jefferson Ave. over Trib. Stoney Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.