US Bridges

Bridge RD (rt 17N) over Bennetts Creek

Fair

Suffolk city, Virginia · 3.29MI.FR.WCL Chesapeake · Structure no. 000000000022023

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,013 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
14,141
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge RD (rt 17N) over Bennetts Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge RD (rt 17N) over Bennetts Creek in Suffolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 14,141 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,646 by 2042. The structure is 1,013 ft (308.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesBridge RD (rt 17N)
CrossesBennetts Creek
Location3.29MI.FR.WCL Chesapeake
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountySuffolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.86313, -76.47769
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating51.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,013 ft (308.8 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,141 (2022)
Projected traffic20,646 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge RD (rt 17N) over Bennetts Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge RD (rt 17N) over Bennetts 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Bridge RD (rt 17N) over Bennetts Creek carry?

About 14,141 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bridge RD (rt 17N) over Bennetts Creek?

The structure is 1,013 ft (308.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge RD (rt 17N) over Bennetts Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.