US Bridges

Main Street over Hall Av;n&w RR & Popl ST

Fair

Suffolk city, Virginia · 0.10 to 337 /0.23 to 32 · Structure no. 000000000022018

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
520 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,276
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Hall Av;n&w RR & Popl ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main Street over Hall Av;n&w RR & Popl ST in Suffolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 10,276 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,458 by 2042. The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long and 71 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMain Street
CrossesHall Av;n&w RR & Popl ST
Location0.10 to 337 /0.23 to 32
RouteState Highway 13
CountySuffolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.72564, -76.58545
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length520 ft (158.5 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,276 (2022)
Projected traffic11,458 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Street over Hall Av;n&w RR & Popl ST built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street over Hall Av;n&w RR & Popl ST 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Main Street over Hall Av;n&w RR & Popl ST carry?

About 10,276 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Main Street over Hall Av;n&w RR & Popl ST?

The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Hall Av;n&w RR & Popl ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.