US Bridges

Military Highway over Rte. 58 (va. Beach Blvd.

Fair

Norfolk city, Virginia · 1.39 RTE 166/1.62SCL Norf · Structure no. 000000000025327

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
478 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
59,243
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Military Highway over Rte. 58 (va. Beach Blvd. is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Military Highway over Rte. 58 (va. Beach Blvd. in Norfolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 59,243 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,714 by 2045. The structure is 478 ft (145.7 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMilitary Highway
CrossesRte. 58 (va. Beach Blvd.
Location1.39 RTE 166/1.62SCL Norf
RouteU.S. Route 13
CountyNorfolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.8551, -76.20985
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length478 ft (145.7 m)
Longest span218 ft (66.4 m)
Deck width121 ft (37 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,243 (2022)
Projected traffic69,714 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Military Highway over Rte. 58 (va. Beach Blvd. built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Military Highway over Rte. 58 (va. Beach Blvd. 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Military Highway over Rte. 58 (va. Beach Blvd. carry?

About 59,243 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Military Highway over Rte. 58 (va. Beach Blvd.?

The structure is 478 ft (145.7 m) long with a longest span of 218 ft (66.4 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns Military Highway over Rte. 58 (va. Beach Blvd.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.