US Bridges

Chesapeake Blvd. over Wayne Creek

Fair

Norfolk city, Virginia · 0.73LAF BLVD/0.58 to 194 · Structure no. 000000000020944

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,297
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chesapeake Blvd. over Wayne Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Chesapeake Blvd. over Wayne Creek in Norfolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 17,297 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,286 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesChesapeake Blvd.
CrossesWayne Creek
Location0.73LAF BLVD/0.58 to 194
RouteState Highway 247
CountyNorfolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.88376, -76.24592
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,297 (2022)
Projected traffic19,286 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$200 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chesapeake Blvd. over Wayne Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chesapeake Blvd. 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Chesapeake Blvd. over Wayne Creek carry?

About 17,297 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chesapeake Blvd. over Wayne Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Chesapeake Blvd. over Wayne Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.