US Bridges

US 13 Sbl; Bypass over Lake Meade

Fair

Suffolk city, Virginia · 0.90 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 460 · Structure no. 000000000022060

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
390 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
22,662
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 13 Sbl; Bypass over Lake Meade is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 13 Sbl; Bypass over Lake Meade in Suffolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 22,662 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,087 by 2045. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 13 Sbl; Bypass
CrossesLake Meade
Location0.90 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 460
RouteU.S. Route 13
CountySuffolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.75508, -76.61066
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
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.3 US tons
Inventory rating61.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length390 ft (118.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,662 (2022)
Projected traffic33,087 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 13 Sbl; Bypass over Lake Meade built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 13 Sbl; Bypass over Lake Meade 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 13 Sbl; Bypass over Lake Meade carry?

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

How long is US 13 Sbl; Bypass over Lake Meade?

The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 13 Sbl; Bypass over Lake Meade?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.