US Bridges

Va Beach Blvd. over Broad Creek

Fair

Norfolk city, Virginia · 2.82ECLNORFK/5.65WCL Norf · Structure no. 000000000024793

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,643
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Va Beach Blvd. over Broad Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Va Beach Blvd. over Broad Creek in Norfolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 25,643 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,970 by 2045. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesVa Beach Blvd.
CrossesBroad Creek
Location2.82ECLNORFK/5.65WCL Norf
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyNorfolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.85649, -76.2284
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.4 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width112 ft (34 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,643 (2022)
Projected traffic25,970 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Va Beach Blvd. over Broad Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Va Beach Blvd. over Broad Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Va Beach Blvd. over Broad Creek carry?

About 25,643 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Va Beach Blvd. over Broad Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Va Beach Blvd. over Broad Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.