SHELLABARGER DR
Carrying SHELLABARGER DR over WARWICK RIVER TRIBUTARY
0.6 MILES WEST OF WARWICK, Newport News city, Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SHELLABARGER DR
The SHELLABARGER DR bridge in Newport News city, Virginia carries SHELLABARGER DR over WARWICK RIVER TRIBUTARY. It was built in 2004, making it 22 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 71.7 meters (235 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,000 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by Navy/Marine.
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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 42.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SHELLABARGER DR 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
- 2004
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 71.7 m (235 ft)
- Deck Width
- 15.5 m (51 ft)
- Owner
- Navy/Marine
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- AFVAHERT00008
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 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • 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 SHELLABARGER 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 SHELLABARGER DR against other structures in Newport News city and across Virginia. Virginia bridges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SHELLABARGER DR?
SHELLABARGER DR in Newport News 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 SHELLABARGER DR inspected?
SHELLABARGER 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 2,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SHELLABARGER DR 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 SHELLABARGER DR?
SHELLABARGER DR has an NBI inventory load rating of 42.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SHELLABARGER DR?
SHELLABARGER DR is owned and maintained by Navy/Marine.
How old is SHELLABARGER DR and does age affect safety?
SHELLABARGER DR 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.
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