US Bridges

Route 13 Nbl (byp) over NS Railway

Fair

Suffolk city, Virginia · 1.05 Mi. to Rte. 32 · Structure no. 000000000025661

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,771
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 13 Nbl (byp) over NS Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 13 Nbl (byp) over NS Railway 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 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 6,771 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,886 by 2042. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 13 Nbl (byp)
CrossesNS Railway
Location1.05 Mi. to Rte. 32
RouteU.S. Route 13
CountySuffolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.70843, -76.61714
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,771 (2022)
Projected traffic9,886 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Route 13 Nbl (byp) over NS Railway built?

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

What condition is Route 13 Nbl (byp) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Route 13 Nbl (byp) over NS Railway carry?

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

How long is Route 13 Nbl (byp) over NS Railway?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Route 13 Nbl (byp) over NS Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.