PARK LANE RD
Carrying PARK LANE RD over BETHEL RESERVOIR
0.2 MI W. BIG BETHEL RD., Hampton city, Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PARK LANE RD
The PARK LANE RD bridge in Hampton city, Virginia carries PARK LANE RD over BETHEL RESERVOIR. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 6 sections, stretching 32.0 meters (105 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by Navy/Marine.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PARK LANE RD 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
- 1935
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 6
- Structure Length
- 32.0 m (105 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.3 m (14 ft)
- Owner
- Navy/Marine
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- AFVAMUHJ50170
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
PARK LANE RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare PARK LANE RD against other structures in Hampton 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 PARK LANE RD?
PARK LANE RD in Hampton city, Virginia has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PARK LANE RD inspected?
PARK LANE RD'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 100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PARK LANE RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for PARK LANE RD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for PARK LANE RD.
Who is responsible for maintaining PARK LANE RD?
PARK LANE RD is owned and maintained by Navy/Marine.
How old is PARK LANE RD and does age affect safety?
PARK LANE RD was built in 1935, making it 91 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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