US Bridges

US 58 WB over US 58 & SR 337 Alt

Fair

Norfolk city, Virginia · Midtown Tunnel; Norfolk · Structure no. 000000000020805

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
219 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,598
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 58 WB over US 58 & SR 337 Alt is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 58 WB over US 58 & SR 337 Alt 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 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 5,598 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,032 by 2042. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 58 WB
CrossesUS 58 & SR 337 Alt
LocationMidtown Tunnel; Norfolk
RouteCity Street 58
CountyNorfolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.86436, -76.30624
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,598 (2014)
Projected traffic7,032 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 58 WB over US 58 & SR 337 Alt built?

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

What condition is US 58 WB over US 58 & SR 337 Alt 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 58 WB over US 58 & SR 337 Alt carry?

About 5,598 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is US 58 WB over US 58 & SR 337 Alt?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns US 58 WB over US 58 & SR 337 Alt?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).