N Shore Road over Br Lafayette River
FairNorfolk city, Virginia · 0.20 to 337 /0.70 to 165 · Structure no. 000000000020778
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 211 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,255
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
N Shore Road over Br Lafayette River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying N Shore Road over Br Lafayette 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 2042. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Road over Br Lafayette River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is N Shore Road over Br Lafayette 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 2024.
How much traffic does N Shore Road over Br Lafayette River carry?
About 1,255 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is N Shore Road over Br Lafayette River?
The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns N Shore Road over Br Lafayette River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.