Route 17 over Wst Br Elizabeth River @

Fair Condition75 years old20,509 vehicles/day

Location

StateVirginia
CountyPortsmouth
Location0.28wcl-port/0524scl-port
CarriesRoute 17
CrossesWst Br Elizabeth River @
Coordinates36.84165, -76.35898

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length2035.1 ft (620.3 m)
Max Span109.9 ft (33.5 m)
Deck Width66.9 ft (20.4 m)
Deck Area12654.1 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1951 (reconstructed 1975)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic20,509 (2022)
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection424
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000021199

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