US Bridges

39th Street over Rt. 60 & CSX Railway

Fair

Newport News city, Virginia · 1.51WCL Hamp 0.09HUNT Ave · Structure no. 000000000025650

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,807 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
2,027
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

39th Street over Rt. 60 & CSX Railway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 39th Street over Rt. 60 & CSX Railway in Newport News city, Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,027 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,725 by 2045. The structure is 1,807 ft (550.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries39th Street
CrossesRt. 60 & CSX Railway
Location1.51WCL Hamp 0.09HUNT Ave
RouteCity Street 351
CountyNewport News city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.98746, -76.434
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,807 ft (550.8 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,027 (2022)
Projected traffic2,725 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 39th Street over Rt. 60 & CSX Railway built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is 39th Street over Rt. 60 & CSX Railway 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 Rt. 60 & CSX Railway carry?

About 2,027 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 39th Street over Rt. 60 & CSX Railway?

The structure is 1,807 ft (550.8 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns 39th Street over Rt. 60 & CSX Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.