US Bridges

Denbigh Blvd over Is 64 & CSX Railroad

Good

Newport News city, Virginia · 0.53 MI from RTE 143 · Structure no. 000000000030054

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
909 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
22,067
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Denbigh Blvd over Is 64 & CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Denbigh Blvd over Is 64 & CSX Railroad in Newport News city, Virginia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 22,067 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,605 by 2045. The structure is 909 ft (277.1 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesDenbigh Blvd
CrossesIs 64 & CSX Railroad
Location0.53 MI from RTE 143
RouteState Highway 173
CountyNewport News city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.13436, -76.528
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length909 ft (277.1 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,067 (2022)
Projected traffic24,605 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Denbigh Blvd over Is 64 & CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Denbigh Blvd over Is 64 & 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Denbigh Blvd over Is 64 & CSX Railroad carry?

About 22,067 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Denbigh Blvd over Is 64 & CSX Railroad?

The structure is 909 ft (277.1 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Denbigh Blvd over Is 64 & CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.