US Bridges

Colley Avenue over Colley Bay

Fair

Norfolk city, Virginia · 0.75 38th ST/0.50 to 337 · Structure no. 000000000020773

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
502 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
6,312
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colley Avenue over Colley Bay is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Colley Avenue over Colley Bay in Norfolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 6,312 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,802 by 2045. The structure is 502 ft (153 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesColley Avenue
CrossesColley Bay
Location0.75 38th ST/0.50 to 337
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorfolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.89076, -76.29526
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating77.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length502 ft (153 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,312 (2022)
Projected traffic8,802 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Colley Avenue over Colley Bay built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Colley Avenue over Colley Bay 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Colley Avenue over Colley Bay carry?

About 6,312 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Colley Avenue over Colley Bay?

The structure is 502 ft (153 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Colley Avenue over Colley Bay?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.