US Bridges

2nd Access Road over Warwick River

Good

Newport News city, Virginia · 0.38TOMAIS.AV/0.38TO Wark · Structure no. 000000000028191

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,056 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd Access Road over Warwick River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2nd Access Road over Warwick River in Newport News city, Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2042. The structure is 1,056 ft (321.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries2nd Access Road
CrossesWarwick River
Location0.38TOMAIS.AV/0.38TO Wark
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.15878, -76.56592
Functional classUrban Local

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 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.2 US tons
Inventory rating78.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,056 ft (321.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2007)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 2nd Access Road over Warwick River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2nd Access Road over Warwick River 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 2nd Access Road over Warwick River carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is 2nd Access Road over Warwick River?

The structure is 1,056 ft (321.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns 2nd Access Road over Warwick River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.