Military Highway over E B Elizabeth River
FairNorfolk city, Virginia · 0.00SCL NORFK0.00CL Va Bh · Structure no. 000000000024817
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,022 ft
- 17 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,842
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Military Highway over E B Elizabeth River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Military Highway over E B Elizabeth River 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 21,842 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,889 by 2042. The structure is 1,022 ft (311.5 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Military Highway over E B Elizabeth River built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Military Highway over E B Elizabeth River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Military Highway over E B Elizabeth River carry?
About 21,842 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Military Highway over E B Elizabeth River?
The structure is 1,022 ft (311.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns Military Highway over E B Elizabeth River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.