Tidewater Drive over Lafayette River
FairNorfolk city, Virginia · 1.02 to 58&337/O.69TO 247 · Structure no. 000000000020938
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,074
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tidewater Drive over Lafayette River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tidewater Drive over Lafayette River in Norfolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 26,074 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29,602 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tidewater Drive over Lafayette River built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Tidewater Drive over Lafayette 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Tidewater Drive over Lafayette River carry?
About 26,074 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Tidewater Drive over Lafayette River?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns Tidewater Drive over Lafayette River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.