US Bridges

London Boulevard over N&p Railway & Va Ave

Fair

Portsmouth city, Virginia · 1.57TUNNL ENT/0.84 to 17 · Structure no. 000000000021200

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
420 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,731
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

London Boulevard over N&p Railway & Va Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying London Boulevard over N&p Railway & Va Ave in Portsmouth city, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 12,731 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,195 by 2042. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLondon Boulevard
CrossesN&p Railway & Va Ave
Location1.57TUNNL ENT/0.84 to 17
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyPortsmouth city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.8376, -76.33108
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.5 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,731 (2022)
Projected traffic14,195 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$292.7 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was London Boulevard over N&p Railway & Va Ave built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is London Boulevard over N&p Railway & Va Ave 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does London Boulevard over N&p Railway & Va Ave carry?

About 12,731 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is London Boulevard over N&p Railway & Va Ave?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns London Boulevard over N&p Railway & Va Ave?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.