US Bridges

US 460 Ebl over SR 337 Alt Waterside DR

Fair

Norfolk city, Virginia · Norfolk Waterside Drive · Structure no. 000000000021037

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,131 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,681
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 460 Ebl over SR 337 Alt Waterside DR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 460 Ebl over SR 337 Alt Waterside DR in Norfolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 11,681 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,054 by 2045. The structure is 1,131 ft (344.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 460 Ebl
CrossesSR 337 Alt Waterside DR
LocationNorfolk Waterside Drive
RouteU.S. Route 460
CountyNorfolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.84184, -76.28602
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,131 ft (344.7 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,681 (2022)
Projected traffic17,054 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 460 Ebl over SR 337 Alt Waterside DR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 460 Ebl over SR 337 Alt Waterside DR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 460 Ebl over SR 337 Alt Waterside DR carry?

About 11,681 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is US 460 Ebl over SR 337 Alt Waterside DR?

The structure is 1,131 ft (344.7 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 460 Ebl over SR 337 Alt Waterside DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.