US Bridges

College Drive over SR 164 & Commonwealth RR

Fair

Suffolk city, Virginia · 0.03 MI FR Int RTE 17 · Structure no. 000000000022080

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
294 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,599
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

College Drive over SR 164 & Commonwealth RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying College Drive over SR 164 & Commonwealth RR in Suffolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 24,599 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34,275 by 2045. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 98 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCollege Drive
CrossesSR 164 & Commonwealth RR
Location0.03 MI FR Int RTE 17
RouteState Highway 135
CountySuffolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.86705, -76.42223
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.6 US tons
Inventory rating59.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,599 (2022)
Projected traffic34,275 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 College Drive over SR 164 & Commonwealth RR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is College Drive over SR 164 & Commonwealth RR 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does College Drive over SR 164 & Commonwealth RR carry?

About 24,599 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is College Drive over SR 164 & Commonwealth RR?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns College Drive over SR 164 & Commonwealth RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.