US Bridges

S.B.L. Rte. 13 over Rte. 58 & 460 Bypass

Fair

Suffolk city, Virginia · 0.40 MI.FR.RTE.58 & 460 · Structure no. 000000000022016

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
405 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,751
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.B.L. Rte. 13 over Rte. 58 & 460 Bypass is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.B.L. Rte. 13 over Rte. 58 & 460 Bypass in Suffolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 11,751 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,158 by 2045. The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS.B.L. Rte. 13
CrossesRte. 58 & 460 Bypass
Location0.40 MI.FR.RTE.58 & 460
RouteU.S. Route 13
CountySuffolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.77332, -76.60323
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length405 ft (123.4 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,751 (2022)
Projected traffic17,158 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S.B.L. Rte. 13 over Rte. 58 & 460 Bypass built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.B.L. Rte. 13 over Rte. 58 & 460 Bypass 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does S.B.L. Rte. 13 over Rte. 58 & 460 Bypass carry?

About 11,751 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is S.B.L. Rte. 13 over Rte. 58 & 460 Bypass?

The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns S.B.L. Rte. 13 over Rte. 58 & 460 Bypass?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.