US Bridges

Freedom Way over Deep Creek

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Newport News city, Virginia · 0.2 MI SW Jeffersone Ave · Structure no. 000000000030979

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,550
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freedom Way over Deep Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Freedom Way over Deep Creek in Newport News city, Virginia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,550 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2042. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFreedom Way
CrossesDeep Creek
Location0.2 MI SW Jeffersone Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNewport News city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.27852, -76.50401
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating62.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,550 (2014)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Freedom Way over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Freedom Way over Deep 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Freedom Way over Deep Creek carry?

About 3,550 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Freedom Way over Deep Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Freedom Way over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.