FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RTE. 60 (SHORE DR)

Carrying RTE. 60 (SHORE DR) over LITTLE CREEK

0.48 TO 170 /3.85 TO 460, Norfolk city, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
69 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RTE. 60 (SHORE DR)

The RTE. 60 (SHORE DR) bridge in Norfolk city, Virginia carries RTE. 60 (SHORE DR) over LITTLE CREEK. It was built in 2002, making it 24 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 6 sections, stretching 125.0 meters (410 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 24,581 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 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 69.3 metric tons.

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

How RTE. 60 (SHORE DR) compares

▲ 23.3
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Top 13%
Higher load rating than 87% of Virginia bridges
199
Bridges in Norfolk city
RTE. 60 (SHORE DR) 69.3 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
84.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
69.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2002
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
6
Structure Length
125.0 m (410 ft)
Deck Width
27.3 m (90 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
24,581 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000026314

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RTE. 60 (SHORE DR) 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. 60 (SHORE DR) 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. 60 (SHORE DR)?

RTE. 60 (SHORE DR) in Norfolk city, Virginia has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RTE. 60 (SHORE DR) inspected?

RTE. 60 (SHORE DR)'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 24,581 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RTE. 60 (SHORE DR) 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. 60 (SHORE DR)?

RTE. 60 (SHORE DR) has an NBI inventory load rating of 69.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RTE. 60 (SHORE DR)?

RTE. 60 (SHORE DR) is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is RTE. 60 (SHORE DR) and does age affect safety?

RTE. 60 (SHORE DR) was built in 2002, making it 24 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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