Route 13 Nbl over Ches. Bay - Trestle C
Northampton County, Virginia · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Route 13 Nbl over Ches. Bay - Trestle C in Northampton County, Virginia, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 5,424 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- It is one of 9 of the 12 inventoried bridges in Northampton County rated good (75.0%); 1 (8.3%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 24,110 ft |
| Location | 4.46NHMPTN CO1012NCL Va B |
| NBI structure number | 000000000012755 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Virginia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Northampton County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 13 Nbl over Ches. Bay - Trestle B | 1964 | 5,424 | Poor |
| Route 13 Nbl over Ches. Bay - N. Channel | 1964 | 5,424 | Good |
| Route 13 Sbl over Fisherman Inlet | 1964 | 5,424 | Good |
| Route 13 Nbl over Ches. Bay - Trestle D | 1964 | 5,424 | Good |
| Route 13 Sbl over Ches. Bay - Trestle B | 1998 | 5,424 | Good |
| Route 13 Sbl over Ches. Bay - Trestle C | 1998 | 5,424 | Good |
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