US Bridges

Atkinson Blvd. over CSX RR & I-64

Good

Newport News city, Virginia · .73 MI E of RTE 60 · Structure no. 000000000030718

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,742 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
101
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Atkinson Blvd. over CSX RR & I-64 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Atkinson Blvd. over CSX RR & I-64 in Newport News city, Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 101 vehicles a day, projected to reach 201 by 2042. The structure is 1,742 ft (531.1 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAtkinson Blvd.
CrossesCSX RR & I-64
Location.73 MI E of RTE 60
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNewport News city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.15582, -76.53962
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,742 ft (531.1 m)
Longest span161 ft (49.1 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2021)
Projected traffic201 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Atkinson Blvd. over CSX RR & I-64 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Atkinson Blvd. over CSX RR & I-64 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 Atkinson Blvd. over CSX RR & I-64 carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Atkinson Blvd. over CSX RR & I-64?

The structure is 1,742 ft (531.1 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Atkinson Blvd. over CSX RR & I-64?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.