FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ROUTE 13 NBL & SBL

Carrying ROUTE 13 NBL & SBL over STREAM

1.75 TO 688 / 0.75 TO 32, Suffolk city, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
27 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ROUTE 13 NBL & SBL

The ROUTE 13 NBL & SBL bridge in Suffolk city, Virginia carries ROUTE 13 NBL & SBL over STREAM. It was built in 2002, making it 24 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 13,542 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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.5 metric tons.

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

How ROUTE 13 NBL & SBL compares

▼ 19.5
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Bottom 13%
Lower load rating than 87% of Virginia bridges
132
Bridges in Suffolk city · 6 in Poor condition
ROUTE 13 NBL & SBL 26.5 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
71.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
50.3
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
6.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
26.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2002
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
9.8 m (32 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
13,542 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000027252

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ROUTE 13 NBL & 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 NBL & SBL against other structures in Suffolk 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 ROUTE 13 NBL & SBL?

ROUTE 13 NBL & SBL in Suffolk city, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ROUTE 13 NBL & SBL inspected?

ROUTE 13 NBL & 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 13,542 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ROUTE 13 NBL & 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 NBL & SBL?

ROUTE 13 NBL & SBL has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ROUTE 13 NBL & SBL?

ROUTE 13 NBL & SBL is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is ROUTE 13 NBL & SBL and does age affect safety?

ROUTE 13 NBL & SBL 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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