US Bridges

Norview Ave. over Lake Whitehurst

Fair

Norfolk city, Virginia · 0.60 to 165 /0.00NORF-AIR · Structure no. 000000000020775

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
936 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
7,538
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norview Ave. over Lake Whitehurst is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Norview Ave. over Lake Whitehurst in Norfolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 7,538 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,005 by 2042. The structure is 936 ft (285.3 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNorview Ave.
CrossesLake Whitehurst
Location0.60 to 165 /0.00NORF-AIR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorfolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.89776, -76.21486
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating60.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length936 ft (285.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,538 (2022)
Projected traffic11,005 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Norview Ave. over Lake Whitehurst built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Norview Ave. over Lake Whitehurst 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Norview Ave. over Lake Whitehurst carry?

About 7,538 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Norview Ave. over Lake Whitehurst?

The structure is 936 ft (285.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Norview Ave. over Lake Whitehurst?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.