FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Battlefield Blvd.

Carrying Battlefield Blvd. over C&A Canal

0.30 TO 165 /0.94 TO 190, Chesapeake city, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
41 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Battlefield Blvd.

The Battlefield Blvd. bridge in Chesapeake city, Virginia carries Battlefield Blvd. over C&A Canal. It was built in 2004, making it 22 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 85.3 meters (280 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 32,710 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 41.2 metric tons.

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

How Battlefield Blvd. compares

▼ 4.8
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Bottom 49%
Lower load rating than 51% of Virginia bridges
187
Bridges in Chesapeake city · 9 in Poor condition
Battlefield Blvd. 41.2 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
68.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
5.4
Special reductions
−5.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2004
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
85.3 m (280 ft)
Deck Width
27.0 m (89 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
32,710 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000027874

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, 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 Battlefield Blvd. 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 Battlefield Blvd. 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 Battlefield Blvd.?

Battlefield Blvd. in Chesapeake city, Virginia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Battlefield Blvd. inspected?

Battlefield Blvd.'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 32,710 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Battlefield Blvd. 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 Battlefield Blvd.?

Battlefield Blvd. has an NBI inventory load rating of 41.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Battlefield Blvd.?

Battlefield Blvd. is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is Battlefield Blvd. and does age affect safety?

Battlefield Blvd. was built in 2004, making it 22 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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