US Bridges

Tidewater Drive over Wayne Creek

Fair

Norfolk city, Virginia · 0.97 to 247 /1.09 to 64 · Structure no. 000000000020937

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36,966
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tidewater Drive over Wayne Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Tidewater Drive over Wayne Creek in Norfolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 36,966 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42,265 by 2045. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTidewater Drive
CrossesWayne Creek
Location0.97 to 247 /1.09 to 64
RouteState Highway 168
CountyNorfolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.89143, -76.25819
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.2 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,966 (2022)
Projected traffic42,265 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$105 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tidewater Drive over Wayne Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Tidewater Drive over Wayne Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Tidewater Drive over Wayne Creek carry?

About 36,966 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Tidewater Drive over Wayne Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Tidewater Drive over Wayne Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.