Granby Street over Lafayette River
GoodNorfolk city, Virginia · 1.84 to 165 /1.29 to 247 · Structure no. 000000000021040
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 992 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 32,919
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Granby Street over Lafayette River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Granby Street over Lafayette River in Norfolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 46 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 32,919 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,471 by 2042. The structure is 992 ft (302.4 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Lafayette River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is Granby Street 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 2024.
How much traffic does Granby Street over Lafayette River carry?
About 32,919 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Granby Street over Lafayette River?
The structure is 992 ft (302.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.
Who owns Granby Street over Lafayette River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.