US Bridges

Rte. 407(IND R Rd) over Steamboat Creek

Fair

Norfolk city, Virginia · 0.40 Ch.Ct LN./0.25 TO168 · Structure no. 000000000025187

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
232 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,788
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rte. 407(IND R Rd) over Steamboat Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rte. 407(IND R Rd) over Steamboat Creek in Norfolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 15,788 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,604 by 2045. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRte. 407(IND R Rd)
CrossesSteamboat Creek
Location0.40 Ch.Ct LN./0.25 TO168
RouteState Highway 407
CountyNorfolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.83159, -76.2575
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.1 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,788 (2022)
Projected traffic17,604 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Rte. 407(IND R Rd) over Steamboat Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rte. 407(IND R Rd) over Steamboat 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 Rte. 407(IND R Rd) over Steamboat Creek carry?

About 15,788 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Rte. 407(IND R Rd) over Steamboat Creek?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns Rte. 407(IND R Rd) over Steamboat Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.