US Bridges

Hrcp Wbl over Newmarket Creek

Good

Newport News city, Virginia · 0.90 to 143/1.23 to Bigbl · Structure no. 000000000026129

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,866
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hrcp Wbl over Newmarket Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hrcp Wbl over Newmarket Creek in Newport News city, Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 9,866 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,406 by 2045. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHrcp Wbl
CrossesNewmarket Creek
Location0.90 to 143/1.23 to Bigbl
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNewport News city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.06368, -76.4491
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,866 (2022)
Projected traffic14,406 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Hrcp Wbl over Newmarket Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hrcp Wbl over Newmarket 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 2023.

How much traffic does Hrcp Wbl over Newmarket Creek carry?

About 9,866 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hrcp Wbl over Newmarket Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Hrcp Wbl over Newmarket Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.