Land of Promise RD over Pocaty Creek
PoorChesapeake city, Virginia · 2.20CENV-TPK/0.10FEN-AIR- · Structure no. 000000000021798
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2002 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Land of Promise RD over Pocaty Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Land of Promise RD over Pocaty Creek in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Land of Promise RD over Pocaty Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Land of Promise RD over Pocaty Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Land of Promise RD over Pocaty Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Land of Promise RD over Pocaty Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Land of Promise RD over Pocaty Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.