US Bridges

Campostella Road over E. Br. Elizabeth River

Fair

Norfolk city, Virginia · 0.10 to 264 /0.30IND Ri R · Structure no. 000000000020936

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,482 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38,918
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Campostella Road over E. Br. Elizabeth River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Campostella Road over E. Br. Elizabeth River in Norfolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 38,918 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,136 by 2045. The structure is 2,482 ft (756.5 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCampostella Road
CrossesE. Br. Elizabeth River
Location0.10 to 264 /0.30IND Ri R
RouteU.S. Route 460
CountyNorfolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.84211, -76.26571
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+23 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,482 ft (756.5 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,918 (2022)
Projected traffic52,136 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$365 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Campostella Road over E. Br. Elizabeth River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Campostella Road over E. Br. Elizabeth 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Campostella Road over E. Br. Elizabeth River carry?

About 38,918 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Campostella Road over E. Br. Elizabeth River?

The structure is 2,482 ft (756.5 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Campostella Road over E. Br. Elizabeth River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.