US Bridges

Lucas Creek Road over Lucas Creek

Good

Newport News city, Virginia · 0.61COLONYRD/0.47RTE 173 · Structure no. 000000000026954

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
442 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
4,781
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lucas Creek Road over Lucas Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lucas Creek Road over Lucas Creek 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 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 4,781 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,067 by 2045. The structure is 442 ft (134.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLucas Creek Road
CrossesLucas Creek
Location0.61COLONYRD/0.47RTE 173
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNewport News city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.11858, -76.54826
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length442 ft (134.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,781 (2022)
Projected traffic5,067 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Lucas Creek Road over Lucas Creek built?

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

What condition is Lucas Creek Road over Lucas 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Lucas Creek Road over Lucas Creek carry?

About 4,781 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lucas Creek Road over Lucas Creek?

The structure is 442 ft (134.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Lucas Creek Road over Lucas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.