US Bridges

Northampton Bl Sbl over Lake Wright

Good

Norfolk city, Virginia · 0.66 Ecl NORF/0.30 to 165 · Structure no. 000000000024433

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,669
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northampton Bl Sbl over Lake Wright is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Northampton Bl Sbl over Lake Wright 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 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 17,669 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,797 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNorthampton Bl Sbl
CrossesLake Wright
Location0.66 Ecl NORF/0.30 to 165
RouteU.S. Route 13
CountyNorfolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.87442, -76.20363
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.7 US tons
Inventory rating63.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,669 (2022)
Projected traffic25,797 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$40 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Northampton Bl Sbl over Lake Wright built?

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

What condition is Northampton Bl Sbl over Lake Wright 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Northampton Bl Sbl over Lake Wright carry?

About 17,669 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Northampton Bl Sbl over Lake Wright?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Northampton Bl Sbl over Lake Wright?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.