US Bridges

Sbl Indenpend. Blv over RTE 13 Northampton Blvd.

Fair

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 4.00 to 58 / 0.60 to 60 · Structure no. 000000000022276

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
209 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,381
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Indenpend. Blv over RTE 13 Northampton Blvd. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl Indenpend. Blv over RTE 13 Northampton Blvd. in Virginia Beach city, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 18,381 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,838 by 2042. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSbl Indenpend. Blv
CrossesRTE 13 Northampton Blvd.
Location4.00 to 58 / 0.60 to 60
RouteState Highway 225
CountyVirginia Beach city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.89734, -76.14474
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,381 (2022)
Projected traffic26,838 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$136 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sbl Indenpend. Blv over RTE 13 Northampton Blvd. built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sbl Indenpend. Blv over RTE 13 Northampton Blvd. 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Sbl Indenpend. Blv over RTE 13 Northampton Blvd. carry?

About 18,381 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sbl Indenpend. Blv over RTE 13 Northampton Blvd.?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl Indenpend. Blv over RTE 13 Northampton Blvd.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.