ROUTE 13 SBL
Carrying ROUTE 13 SBL over CHES. BAY - TRESTLE B
1050NHMPTN CO0489NCL VA B, Northampton, Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ROUTE 13 SBL
The ROUTE 13 SBL bridge in Northampton, Virginia carries ROUTE 13 SBL over CHES. BAY - TRESTLE B. It was built in 1998, making it 28 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 201 sections, stretching 6095.1 meters (19998 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,424 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 31.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ROUTE 13 SBL compares
Live comparison across Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1998
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 201
- Structure Length
- 6095.1 m (19998 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.2 m (40 ft)
- Owner
- State Toll Authority
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 5,424 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000026075
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 8/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ROUTE 13 SBL 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 ROUTE 13 SBL against other structures in Northampton 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 ROUTE 13 SBL?
ROUTE 13 SBL in Northampton, Virginia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ROUTE 13 SBL inspected?
ROUTE 13 SBL'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 5,424 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ROUTE 13 SBL 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 ROUTE 13 SBL?
ROUTE 13 SBL has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ROUTE 13 SBL?
ROUTE 13 SBL is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.
How old is ROUTE 13 SBL and does age affect safety?
ROUTE 13 SBL 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.
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