US Bridges

Ramp to Rt. 13 Sbl over Turlington Rd. (rt. 688)

Good

Suffolk city, Virginia · 0.10 to 58_/ 2.40 to 32 · Structure no. 000000000025670

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,080
2000 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to Rt. 13 Sbl over Turlington Rd. (rt. 688) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp to Rt. 13 Sbl 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 7,080 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2042. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRamp to Rt. 13 Sbl
CrossesTurlington Rd. (rt. 688)
Location0.10 to 58_/ 2.40 to 32
Coordinates36.72431, -76.63118
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 rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,080 (2000)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Ramp to Rt. 13 Sbl over Turlington Rd. (rt. 688) built?

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

What condition is Ramp to Rt. 13 Sbl 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 Ramp to Rt. 13 Sbl over Turlington Rd. (rt. 688) carry?

About 7,080 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ramp to Rt. 13 Sbl over Turlington Rd. (rt. 688)?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp to Rt. 13 Sbl over Turlington Rd. (rt. 688)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.