US Bridges

Sbl Northhampton B over Route 60 (shore Drive)

Fair

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 0.30CHES-BDG 1.01 225-N · Structure no. 000000000022215

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,257
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Northhampton B over Route 60 (shore Drive) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl Northhampton B over Route 60 (shore Drive) in Virginia Beach city, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 11,257 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,437 by 2045. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSbl Northhampton B
CrossesRoute 60 (shore Drive)
Location0.30CHES-BDG 1.01 225-N
RouteU.S. Route 13
CountyVirginia Beach city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.90346, -76.12923
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,257 (2022)
Projected traffic16,437 by 2045
Trucks0%
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 NetworkNon-Interstate 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$990 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sbl Northhampton B over Route 60 (shore Drive) built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sbl Northhampton B over Route 60 (shore Drive) 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Sbl Northhampton B over Route 60 (shore Drive) carry?

About 11,257 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sbl Northhampton B over Route 60 (shore Drive)?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl Northhampton B over Route 60 (shore Drive)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.