N Shore RD over Br Laffayette River
FairNorfolk city, Virginia · 0.40 to 337 /0.50 to 165 · Structure no. 000000000020777
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 296 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,255
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
N Shore RD over Br Laffayette River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying N Shore RD over Br Laffayette River in Norfolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,255 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,399 by 2045. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N Shore RD over Br Laffayette River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is N Shore RD over Br Laffayette River 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does N Shore RD over Br Laffayette River carry?
About 1,255 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is N Shore RD over Br Laffayette River?
The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns N Shore RD over Br Laffayette River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.