US Bridges

SR 337 Sbl over US 58

Fair

Norfolk city, Virginia · Midtown Tunnel & Norfolk · Structure no. 000000000021019

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
432 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
20,750
1993 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 337 Sbl over US 58 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 337 Sbl over US 58 in Norfolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 20,750 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,754 by 2040. The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 337 Sbl
CrossesUS 58
LocationMidtown Tunnel & Norfolk
CountyNorfolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.86266, -76.30724
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length432 ft (131.7 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,750 (1993)
Projected traffic43,754 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$162 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 337 Sbl over US 58 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 337 Sbl over US 58 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 337 Sbl over US 58 carry?

About 20,750 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 337 Sbl over US 58?

The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 337 Sbl over US 58?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).