US Bridges

Route 0000 over N Br Lafayette River

Fair

Norfolk city, Virginia · 0.10THOLE ST/0.20DEAD End · Structure no. 000000000020766

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1990 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0000 over N Br Lafayette River is a concrete culvert carrying Route 0000 over N Br Lafayette River in Norfolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRoute 0000
CrossesN Br Lafayette River
Location0.10THOLE ST/0.20DEAD End
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.90404, -76.25768
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.4 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1990)
Projected traffic400 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0000 over N Br Lafayette River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0000 over N Br Lafayette River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Route 0000 over N Br Lafayette River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Route 0000 over N Br Lafayette River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Route 0000 over N Br Lafayette River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.