Granby Street over Tidewater Drive (rt 168)
FairNorfolk city, Virginia · 0.65 RTE.60 /1.90RTE I-64 · Structure no. 000000000021034
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,750
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Granby Street over Tidewater Drive (rt 168) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Granby Street over Tidewater Drive (rt 168) in Norfolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 10,750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,907 by 2045. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 102 ft wide.
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Granby Street over Tidewater Drive (rt 168) built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Granby Street over Tidewater Drive (rt 168) 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 2023.
How much traffic does Granby Street over Tidewater Drive (rt 168) carry?
About 10,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Granby Street over Tidewater Drive (rt 168)?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.
Who owns Granby Street over Tidewater Drive (rt 168)?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.