US Bridges

Route 13 Nbl over Route 32

Good

Suffolk city, Virginia · 2.50 to 58/0.00 to 32BUS · Structure no. 000000000025658

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,771
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 13 Nbl over Route 32 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 13 Nbl over Route 32 in Suffolk city, Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,771 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,886 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRoute 13 Nbl
CrossesRoute 32
Location2.50 to 58/0.00 to 32BUS
RouteU.S. Route 13
Coordinates36.7011, -76.60081
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,771 (2022)
Projected traffic9,886 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Route 13 Nbl over Route 32 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 13 Nbl over Route 32 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Route 13 Nbl over Route 32 carry?

About 6,771 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 13 Nbl over Route 32?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Route 13 Nbl over Route 32?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.