Long Ridge Road over Pocaty Creek
PoorChesapeake city, Virginia · 1.30AIR Fd RD0.20LAND-P-R · Structure no. 000000000021800
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 994
- 1994 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Long Ridge Road over Pocaty Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Long Ridge Road over Pocaty Creek in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 994 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Long Ridge Road over Pocaty Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Long Ridge Road 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 Long Ridge Road over Pocaty Creek carry?
About 994 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Long Ridge Road over Pocaty Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Long Ridge Road over Pocaty Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.