FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Providence Road

Carrying Providence Road over Branch of Indian River

1.10 TO 168 /1.15 TO 13, Chesapeake city, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
41 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Providence Road

The Providence Road bridge in Chesapeake city, Virginia carries Providence Road over Branch of Indian River. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 10.4 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 14,700 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How Providence Road compares

▼ 5.2
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Bottom 48%
Lower load rating than 52% of Virginia bridges
187
Bridges in Chesapeake city · 9 in Poor condition
Providence Road 40.8 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
10.9
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
40.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1970
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
10.4 m (34 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
14,700 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000021795

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Providence Road is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare Providence Road against other structures in Chesapeake city and across Virginia. Virginia bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for Providence Road?

Providence Road in Chesapeake city, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Providence Road inspected?

Providence Road's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 14,700 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Providence Road is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for Providence Road?

Providence Road has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Providence Road?

Providence Road is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is Providence Road and does age affect safety?

Providence Road was built in 1970, making it 56 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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