Route 17 over Commonwealth Railway
GoodSuffolk city, Virginia · 0.25 MI from College Dr. · Structure no. 000000000028594
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 24,239
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 17 over Commonwealth Railway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 17 over Commonwealth Railway in Suffolk city, Virginia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 24,239 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27,026 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 17 over Commonwealth Railway built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 17 over Commonwealth Railway 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Route 17 over Commonwealth Railway carry?
About 24,239 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Route 17 over Commonwealth Railway?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.
Who owns Route 17 over Commonwealth Railway?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.