US Bridges

London Boulevard over Martin Luther King Jr Fw

Fair

Portsmouth city, Virginia · 1.52TUNNL ENT/0.91 to 17 · Structure no. 000000000021202

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
190 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,154
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

London Boulevard over Martin Luther King Jr Fw is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying London Boulevard over Martin Luther King Jr Fw 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 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 24,154 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,931 by 2042. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLondon Boulevard
CrossesMartin Luther King Jr Fw
Location1.52TUNNL ENT/0.91 to 17
RouteState Highway 58
CountyPortsmouth city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.83771, -76.3289
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.1 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,154 (2018)
Projected traffic19,931 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$265 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was London Boulevard over Martin Luther King Jr Fw built?

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

What condition is London Boulevard over Martin Luther King Jr Fw 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 Martin Luther King Jr Fw carry?

About 24,154 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is London Boulevard over Martin Luther King Jr Fw?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns London Boulevard over Martin Luther King Jr Fw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.