US Bridges

US 13 Military HWY over Cnw Railway & Curlew DR

Fair

Norfolk city, Virginia · 0.24 MI North Int Is 264 · Structure no. 000000000020790

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
189 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
43,684
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 13 Military HWY over Cnw Railway & Curlew DR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 13 Military HWY over Cnw Railway & Curlew DR in Norfolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 82 years old, older 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 43,684 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,779 by 2042. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 149 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 13 Military HWY
CrossesCnw Railway & Curlew DR
Location0.24 MI North Int Is 264
RouteU.S. Route 13
Coordinates36.84113, -76.21014
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width149 ft (45.4 m)
Roadway width146 ft (44.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,684 (2022)
Projected traffic63,779 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 13 Military HWY over Cnw Railway & Curlew DR built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is US 13 Military HWY over Cnw Railway & Curlew DR 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 US 13 Military HWY over Cnw Railway & Curlew DR carry?

About 43,684 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 13 Military HWY over Cnw Railway & Curlew DR?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 149 ft wide.

Who owns US 13 Military HWY over Cnw Railway & Curlew DR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.