US Bridges

Providence Road over Branch of Indian River

Good

Chesapeake city, Virginia · 1.10 to 168 /1.15 to 13 · Structure no. 000000000021795

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,700
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Providence Road over Branch of Indian River is a concrete culvert carrying Providence Road over Branch of Indian River in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,390 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesProvidence Road
CrossesBranch of Indian River
Location1.10 to 168 /1.15 to 13
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.80274, -76.2387
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,700 (2022)
Projected traffic16,390 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Providence Road over Branch of Indian River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Providence Road over Branch of Indian River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Providence Road over Branch of Indian River carry?

About 14,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Providence Road over Branch of Indian River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Providence Road over Branch of Indian River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.