US Bridges

Hampton Blvd. Nbl over Lafayette River

Fair

Norfolk city, Virginia · 0.57 to 165 /2.16 to 247 · Structure no. 000000000021024

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
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. Nbl over Lafayette River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hampton Blvd. Nbl over Lafayette River in Norfolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 14,688 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21,446 by 2045. The structure is 1,755 ft (534.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHampton Blvd. Nbl
CrossesLafayette River
Location0.57 to 165 /2.16 to 247
RouteState Highway 337
CountyNorfolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.90309, -76.30412
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+28 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,755 ft (534.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 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
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hampton Blvd. Nbl over Lafayette River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hampton Blvd. Nbl 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 September 2023.

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

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

How long is Hampton Blvd. Nbl 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 47 ft wide.

Who owns Hampton Blvd. Nbl over Lafayette River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.