US Bridges

Bridge Street over J J Roberts ST & NS Spur

Good

Petersburg city, Virginia · .00 1(301) .12 Pocahon ST · Structure no. 000000000027850

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
512 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge Street over J J Roberts ST & NS Spur is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge Street over J J Roberts ST & NS Spur in Petersburg city, Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2042. The structure is 512 ft (156.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBridge Street
CrossesJ J Roberts ST & NS Spur
Location.00 1(301) .12 Pocahon ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.236, -77.40353
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length512 ft (156.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2003)
Projected traffic140 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge Street over J J Roberts ST & NS Spur built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge Street over J J Roberts ST & NS Spur in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Bridge Street over J J Roberts ST & NS Spur carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bridge Street over J J Roberts ST & NS Spur?

The structure is 512 ft (156.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge Street over J J Roberts ST & NS Spur?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.