US Bridges

Brambleton Ave. over Smith Creek @ the Hague

Fair

Norfolk city, Virginia · 0.61 to 460A/0.70TO 337WB · Structure no. 000000000020804

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
682 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
28,283
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brambleton Ave. over Smith Creek @ the Hague is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brambleton Ave. over Smith Creek @ the Hague in Norfolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 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 28,283 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31,536 by 2042. The structure is 682 ft (207.9 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBrambleton Ave.
CrossesSmith Creek @ the Hague
Location0.61 to 460A/0.70TO 337WB
RouteState Highway 58
CountyNorfolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.85389, -76.29764
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length682 ft (207.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,283 (2022)
Projected traffic31,536 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$787.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Brambleton Ave. over Smith Creek @ the Hague built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brambleton Ave. over Smith Creek @ the Hague 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Brambleton Ave. over Smith Creek @ the Hague carry?

About 28,283 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Brambleton Ave. over Smith Creek @ the Hague?

The structure is 682 ft (207.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Brambleton Ave. over Smith Creek @ the Hague?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.