US Bridges

Hampton Blvd. Sbl over Lafayette River

Good

Norfolk city, Virginia · 0.57 to 165 /2.16 to 247 · Structure no. 000000000021023

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,755 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,688
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hampton Blvd. Sbl over Lafayette River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hampton Blvd. Sbl over Lafayette River in Norfolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,688 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21,446 by 2045. The structure is 1,755 ft (534.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHampton Blvd. Sbl
CrossesLafayette River
Location0.57 to 165 /2.16 to 247
RouteState Highway 337
Coordinates36.90308, -76.30426
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating58.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+26 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,755 ft (534.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,688 (2022)
Projected traffic21,446 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$118.5 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hampton Blvd. Sbl over Lafayette River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hampton Blvd. Sbl over Lafayette River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Hampton Blvd. Sbl over Lafayette River carry?

About 14,688 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hampton Blvd. Sbl over Lafayette River?

The structure is 1,755 ft (534.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Hampton Blvd. Sbl over Lafayette River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.