US Bridges

1st View Steet over Tidewater DRIVE_(RTE.168

Fair

Norfolk city, Virginia · 00.27 Miles from Rte. 460 · Structure no. 000000000020768

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,944
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

1st View Steet over Tidewater DRIVE_(RTE.168 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1st View Steet over Tidewater DRIVE_(RTE.168 in Norfolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,944 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,838 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries1st View Steet
CrossesTidewater DRIVE_(RTE.168
Location00.27 Miles from Rte. 460
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorfolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.95039, -76.25932
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,944 (2022)
Projected traffic2,838 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$600 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 1st View Steet over Tidewater DRIVE_(RTE.168 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1st View Steet over Tidewater DRIVE_(RTE.168 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 1st View Steet over Tidewater DRIVE_(RTE.168 carry?

About 1,944 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 1st View Steet over Tidewater DRIVE_(RTE.168?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns 1st View Steet over Tidewater DRIVE_(RTE.168?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.