US Bridges

Va.Beach Blvd. over NS Railway & Ser.Rd

Fair

Norfolk city, Virginia · 3.80ECLNORF/O4.87WCLNORF · Structure no. 000000000024148

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
522 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,675
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Va.Beach Blvd. over NS Railway & Ser.Rd is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Va.Beach Blvd. over NS Railway & Ser.Rd in Norfolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 23,675 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,889 by 2042. The structure is 522 ft (159.1 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVa.Beach Blvd.
CrossesNS Railway & Ser.Rd
Location3.80ECLNORF/O4.87WCLNORF
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyNorfolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.85333, -76.24625
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length522 ft (159.1 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,675 (2022)
Projected traffic24,889 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Va.Beach Blvd. over NS Railway & Ser.Rd built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Va.Beach Blvd. over NS Railway & Ser.Rd 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Va.Beach Blvd. over NS Railway & Ser.Rd carry?

About 23,675 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Va.Beach Blvd. over NS Railway & Ser.Rd?

The structure is 522 ft (159.1 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns Va.Beach Blvd. over NS Railway & Ser.Rd?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.