US Bridges

City Center Blvd over CSX Railroad

Good

Newport News city, Virginia · .7 Mi. Fr. Rte. 143 · Structure no. 000000000029266

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
282 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

City Center Blvd over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying City Center Blvd over CSX Railroad in Newport News city, Virginia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2042. The structure is 282 ft (85.9 m) long and 95 ft wide.

CarriesCity Center Blvd
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location.7 Mi. Fr. Rte. 143
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.08589, -76.49074
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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length282 ft (85.9 m)
Longest span157 ft (47.8 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2013)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 City Center Blvd over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is City Center Blvd over CSX Railroad 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 2024.

How much traffic does City Center Blvd over CSX Railroad carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is City Center Blvd over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 282 ft (85.9 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.8 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns City Center Blvd over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.