US Bridges

Victory Blvd. over Paradise Creek

Poor

Portsmouth city, Virginia · 1.44 to 17 /0.38 to 337 · Structure no. 000000000021217

Built
1944
81 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
180 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
6,581
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Victory Blvd. over Paradise Creek is a concrete slab carrying Victory Blvd. over Paradise Creek in Portsmouth city, Virginia. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,581 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,338 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesVictory Blvd.
CrossesParadise Creek
Location1.44 to 17 /0.38 to 337
RouteState Highway 239
CountyPortsmouth city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.8031, -76.30714
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,581 (2022)
Projected traffic7,338 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$131.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Victory Blvd. over Paradise Creek built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.

What condition is Victory Blvd. over Paradise Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Victory Blvd. over Paradise Creek carry?

About 6,581 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Victory Blvd. over Paradise Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Victory Blvd. over Paradise Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.