US Bridges

US 13 Nbl & Bypass over US 460 (pruden Blvd.)

Fair

Suffolk city, Virginia · 1.61 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 604 · Structure no. 000000000022053

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
205 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,662
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 13 Nbl & Bypass over US 460 (pruden Blvd.) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 13 Nbl & Bypass over US 460 (pruden Blvd.) 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 22,662 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,087 by 2042. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 13 Nbl & Bypass
CrossesUS 460 (pruden Blvd.)
Location1.61 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 604
RouteU.S. Route 13
Coordinates36.76689, -76.60361
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.4 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,662 (2022)
Projected traffic33,087 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 13 Nbl & Bypass over US 460 (pruden Blvd.) built?

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

What condition is US 13 Nbl & Bypass over US 460 (pruden Blvd.) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 13 Nbl & Bypass over US 460 (pruden Blvd.) carry?

About 22,662 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 13 Nbl & Bypass over US 460 (pruden Blvd.)?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US 13 Nbl & Bypass over US 460 (pruden Blvd.)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.