Clifford Street over Baines Creek
FairPortsmouth city, Virginia · 0.05POWHATAN/0.40CITY Pak · Structure no. 000000000026832
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 184 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,066
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Clifford Street over Baines Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clifford Street over Baines Creek in Portsmouth city, Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 6,066 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,764 by 2045. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Clifford Street over Baines Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Clifford Street over Baines Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Clifford Street over Baines Creek carry?
About 6,066 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Clifford Street over Baines Creek?
The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Clifford Street over Baines Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.