US Bridges

Portsmouth Blvd. over Shingle Creek

Fair

Suffolk city, Virginia · 1.42 Mi.Fr.Rte. 10 & 32 · Structure no. 000000000022012

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,006
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Portsmouth Blvd. over Shingle Creek is a concrete slab carrying Portsmouth Blvd. over Shingle Creek in Suffolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 18,006 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24,820 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPortsmouth Blvd.
CrossesShingle Creek
Location1.42 Mi.Fr.Rte. 10 & 32
RouteU.S. Route 13
CountySuffolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.74053, -76.55827
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,006 (2022)
Projected traffic24,820 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$192 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Portsmouth Blvd. over Shingle Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Portsmouth Blvd. over Shingle 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 2024.

How much traffic does Portsmouth Blvd. over Shingle Creek carry?

About 18,006 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Portsmouth Blvd. over Shingle Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Portsmouth Blvd. over Shingle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.