US Bridges

Route 58 over Route 13 (loop H)

Fair

Suffolk city, Virginia · 0.4 Mi. to Rte. 645 West · Structure no. 000000000027256

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
267 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 58 over Route 13 (loop H) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 58 over Route 13 (loop H) 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2042. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 58
CrossesRoute 13 (loop H)
Location0.4 Mi. to Rte. 645 West
Coordinates36.72634, -76.632
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 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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2018)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
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 Route 58 over Route 13 (loop H) built?

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

What condition is Route 58 over Route 13 (loop H) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Route 58 over Route 13 (loop H) carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Route 58 over Route 13 (loop H)?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Route 58 over Route 13 (loop H)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.