Route 17 over Wst Br Elizabeth River @
FairPortsmouth city, Virginia · 0.28WCL-PORT/0524SCL-PORT · Structure no. 000000000021199
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 2,035 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,509
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 17 over Wst Br Elizabeth River @ is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 17 over Wst Br Elizabeth River @ in Portsmouth city, Virginia. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 74 years old, older 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 5 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 20,509 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22,868 by 2042. The structure is 2,035 ft (620.3 m) long and 67 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 17 over Wst Br Elizabeth River @ built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is Route 17 over Wst Br 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Route 17 over Wst Br Elizabeth River @ carry?
About 20,509 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Route 17 over Wst Br Elizabeth River @?
The structure is 2,035 ft (620.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns Route 17 over Wst Br Elizabeth River @?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.