US Bridges

Governmt Ave. over Tidewater Drive (RTE.168

Fair

Norfolk city, Virginia · 00.45 Miles from Rte. 460 · Structure no. 000000000020770

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,519
1990 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Governmt Ave. over Tidewater Drive (RTE.168 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Governmt Ave. over Tidewater Drive (RTE.168 in Norfolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 7,519 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGovernmt Ave.
CrossesTidewater Drive (RTE.168
Location00.45 Miles from Rte. 460
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorfolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.95315, -76.25896
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,519 (1990)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2042
Trucks10%
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$510 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Governmt Ave. over Tidewater Drive (RTE.168 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Governmt Ave. 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 Governmt Ave. over Tidewater Drive (RTE.168 carry?

About 7,519 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Governmt Ave. over Tidewater Drive (RTE.168?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Governmt Ave. over Tidewater Drive (RTE.168?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.