US Bridges

Route 13 Nbl (byp over Turlington Rd. (rt. 688)

Good

Suffolk city, Virginia · 0.10 Mi. West to 58 · Structure no. 000000000025668

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

About this bridge

Route 13 Nbl (byp over Turlington Rd. (rt. 688) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 13 Nbl (byp over Turlington Rd. (rt. 688) 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 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 13 Nbl (byp
CrossesTurlington Rd. (rt. 688)
Location0.10 Mi. West to 58
RouteU.S. Route 13
CountySuffolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.72439, -76.63108
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.8 US tons
Inventory rating64.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 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
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Turlington Rd. (rt. 688) built?

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

What condition is Route 13 Nbl (byp over Turlington Rd. (rt. 688) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Route 13 Nbl (byp over Turlington Rd. (rt. 688) carry?

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

How long is Route 13 Nbl (byp over Turlington Rd. (rt. 688)?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Route 13 Nbl (byp over Turlington Rd. (rt. 688)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.