US 13 Sbl By-Pass over NS Railway
FairSuffolk city, Virginia · 0.45 MI.FR.INT.RTE.58 Bus · Structure no. 000000000022062
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 552 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,330
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 13 Sbl By-Pass over NS Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 13 Sbl By-Pass over NS Railway in Suffolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 21,330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,143 by 2045. The structure is 552 ft (168.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 13 Sbl By-Pass over NS Railway built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is US 13 Sbl By-Pass over NS Railway 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does US 13 Sbl By-Pass over NS Railway carry?
About 21,330 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US 13 Sbl By-Pass over NS Railway?
The structure is 552 ft (168.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns US 13 Sbl By-Pass over NS Railway?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.