Tidewater Drive over Trib Lafayette River
FairNorfolk city, Virginia · Tidewater Drive Inter · Structure no. 000000000020942
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37,837
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tidewater Drive over Trib Lafayette River is a concrete culvert carrying Tidewater Drive over Trib Lafayette River in Norfolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 37,837 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47,094 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tidewater Drive over Trib Lafayette River built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tidewater Drive over Trib 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Tidewater Drive over Trib Lafayette River carry?
About 37,837 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Tidewater Drive over Trib Lafayette River?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Tidewater Drive over Trib Lafayette River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.