US Bridges

Willow Wood Drive over N. Branch Lafayette Rv.

Fair

Norfolk city, Virginia · 0.10GRANBY ST0.90TIDEWTR · Structure no. 000000000020776

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
992 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
7,230
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willow Wood Drive over N. Branch Lafayette Rv. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Willow Wood Drive over N. Branch Lafayette Rv. in Norfolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 7,230 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,061 by 2042. The structure is 992 ft (302.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesWillow Wood Drive
CrossesN. Branch Lafayette Rv.
Location0.10GRANBY ST0.90TIDEWTR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorfolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.88895, -76.27492
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.9 US tons
Inventory rating77.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length992 ft (302.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,230 (2022)
Projected traffic8,061 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 Willow Wood Drive over N. Branch Lafayette Rv. built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willow Wood Drive over N. Branch Lafayette Rv. 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Willow Wood Drive over N. Branch Lafayette Rv. carry?

About 7,230 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Willow Wood Drive over N. Branch Lafayette Rv.?

The structure is 992 ft (302.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Willow Wood Drive over N. Branch Lafayette Rv.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.