US Bridges

Robin Hood Road over Norfolk Wat. Supply Can

Fair

Norfolk city, Virginia · 0.20 to 165/ 0.30NOF Apor · Structure no. 000000000020767

Built
1944
81 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
96 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,409
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Robin Hood Road over Norfolk Wat. Supply Can is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Robin Hood Road over Norfolk Wat. Supply Can in Norfolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 81 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 5 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 8,409 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,376 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRobin Hood Road
CrossesNorfolk Wat. Supply Can
Location0.20 to 165/ 0.30NOF Apor
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.88688, -76.2103
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating78.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,409 (2022)
Projected traffic9,376 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$843 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Robin Hood Road over Norfolk Wat. Supply Can built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Robin Hood Road over Norfolk Wat. Supply Can 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Robin Hood Road over Norfolk Wat. Supply Can carry?

About 8,409 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Robin Hood Road over Norfolk Wat. Supply Can?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Robin Hood Road over Norfolk Wat. Supply Can?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.