FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RTE. 407(IND R RD)

Carrying RTE. 407(IND R RD) over STEAMBOAT CREEK

0.40 CH.CT LN./0.25 TO168, Norfolk city, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
39 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RTE. 407(IND R RD)

The RTE. 407(IND R RD) bridge in Norfolk city, Virginia carries RTE. 407(IND R RD) over STEAMBOAT CREEK. It was built in 1998, making it 28 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 70.7 meters (232 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 15,788 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 a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.6 metric tons.

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

How RTE. 407(IND R RD) compares

▼ 7.4
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Bottom 45%
Lower load rating than 55% of Virginia bridges
199
Bridges in Norfolk city
RTE. 407(IND R RD) 38.6 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
82.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
12.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
38.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1998
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
70.7 m (232 ft)
Deck Width
33.1 m (109 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
15,788 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000025187

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RTE. 407(IND R RD) 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 RTE. 407(IND R RD) against other structures in Norfolk 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 RTE. 407(IND R RD)?

RTE. 407(IND R RD) in Norfolk city, Virginia has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RTE. 407(IND R RD) inspected?

RTE. 407(IND R RD)'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 15,788 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RTE. 407(IND R RD) is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for RTE. 407(IND R RD)?

RTE. 407(IND R RD) has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RTE. 407(IND R RD)?

RTE. 407(IND R RD) is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is RTE. 407(IND R RD) and does age affect safety?

RTE. 407(IND R RD) was built in 1998, making it 28 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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