Route 13 Sbl (byp) over Lake Kilby
GoodSuffolk city, Virginia · 1.10 to 32_/ 1.10 to 688 · Structure no. 000000000025664
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 930 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,771
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 13 Sbl (byp) over Lake Kilby is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 13 Sbl (byp) over Lake Kilby 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 930 ft (283.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 13 Sbl (byp) over Lake Kilby built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 13 Sbl (byp) over Lake Kilby 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Route 13 Sbl (byp) over Lake Kilby carry?
About 6,771 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 13 Sbl (byp) over Lake Kilby?
The structure is 930 ft (283.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Route 13 Sbl (byp) over Lake Kilby?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.