US Bridges

Rte. 60 (shore Dr) over Little Creek

Fair

Norfolk city, Virginia · 0.48 to 170 /3.85 to 460 · Structure no. 000000000026314

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
410 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
24,581
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rte. 60 (shore Dr) over Little Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rte. 60 (shore Dr) over Little Creek in Norfolk city, Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 24,581 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,139 by 2045. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRte. 60 (shore Dr)
CrossesLittle Creek
Location0.48 to 170 /3.85 to 460
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyNorfolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.92575, -76.19166
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.1 US tons
Inventory rating76.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length410 ft (125 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,581 (2022)
Projected traffic26,139 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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. 60 (shore Dr) over Little Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rte. 60 (shore Dr) over Little 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Rte. 60 (shore Dr) over Little Creek carry?

About 24,581 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rte. 60 (shore Dr) over Little Creek?

The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Rte. 60 (shore Dr) over Little Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.