US Bridges

Williams Ave. over Dale St. and N&p RR

Fair

Portsmouth city, Virginia · 0.1 KM E of Elm Ave. · Structure no. 1VA0575

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
490 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2010 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

Williams Ave. over Dale St. and N&p RR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Williams Ave. over Dale St. and N&p RR in Portsmouth city, Virginia. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 83 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2035. The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWilliams Ave.
CrossesDale St. and N&p RR
Location0.1 KM E of Elm Ave.
CountyPortsmouth city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.81022, -76.30414
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+14 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length490 ft (149.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2010)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNavy / Marines
Maintained byNavy / Marines
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$56,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Williams Ave. over Dale St. and N&p RR built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Williams Ave. over Dale St. and N&p RR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Williams Ave. over Dale St. and N&p RR carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Williams Ave. over Dale St. and N&p RR?

The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Williams Ave. over Dale St. and N&p RR?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.