US Bridges

Berkley Ave. Wbl over NS Railway

Fair

Norfolk city, Virginia · 0.20IND Rv RD0.80STATO S · Structure no. 000000000020782

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,510 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,160
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berkley Ave. Wbl over NS Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Berkley Ave. Wbl over NS Railway in Norfolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 6,160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,994 by 2045. The structure is 1,510 ft (460.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBerkley Ave. Wbl
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.20IND Rv RD0.80STATO S
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorfolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.83206, -76.27811
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4 (+16 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,510 ft (460.2 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,160 (2022)
Projected traffic8,994 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$660 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Berkley Ave. Wbl over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Berkley Ave. Wbl over NS Railway 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 2023.

How much traffic does Berkley Ave. Wbl over NS Railway carry?

About 6,160 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Berkley Ave. Wbl over NS Railway?

The structure is 1,510 ft (460.2 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Berkley Ave. Wbl over NS Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.