Waterside Drive over East Main Street & Hrt
FairNorfolk city, Virginia · 0.27 MI E.Int.St.Paul Bvd · Structure no. 000000000020949
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 156 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 46,140
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Waterside Drive over East Main Street & Hrt is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Waterside Drive over East Main Street & Hrt in Norfolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 53 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 46,140 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,280 by 2042. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Waterside Drive over East Main Street & Hrt built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Waterside Drive over East Main Street & Hrt 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 Waterside Drive over East Main Street & Hrt carry?
About 46,140 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Waterside Drive over East Main Street & Hrt?
The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.
Who owns Waterside Drive over East Main Street & Hrt?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.