US Bridges

US 460 Alt Wbl over City Hall Ave

Fair

Norfolk city, Virginia · 0.15 MI FR ST Pauls Blvd · Structure no. 000000000023046

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,681
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 460 Alt Wbl over City Hall Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 460 Alt Wbl over City Hall Ave in Norfolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 73 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 11,681 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,054 by 2045. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 460 Alt Wbl
CrossesCity Hall Ave
Location0.15 MI FR ST Pauls Blvd
RouteU.S. Route 460
CountyNorfolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.84593, -76.28329
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,681 (2022)
Projected traffic17,054 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$441 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 460 Alt Wbl over City Hall Ave built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is US 460 Alt Wbl over City Hall Ave 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 US 460 Alt Wbl over City Hall Ave carry?

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

How long is US 460 Alt Wbl over City Hall Ave?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US 460 Alt Wbl over City Hall Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.