26th Street over Lafayette River
FairNorfolk city, Virginia · 0.57 MI 460 /0.67 MI 168 · Structure no. 000000000020943
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 491 ft
- 15 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,394
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
26th Street over Lafayette River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 26th Street over Lafayette River in Norfolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 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 17,394 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,454 by 2042. The structure is 491 ft (149.7 m) long and 52 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 26th Street over Lafayette River built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is 26th Street 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does 26th Street over Lafayette River carry?
About 17,394 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 26th Street over Lafayette River?
The structure is 491 ft (149.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns 26th Street over Lafayette River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.