Benefit Road over Branch Northwest River
FairChesapeake city, Virginia · 0.50LAKE DRUM1.70SHILL RD · Structure no. 000000000021803
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 129 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,314
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Benefit Road over Branch Northwest River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Benefit Road over Branch Northwest River in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,314 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,918 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Benefit Road over Branch Northwest River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Benefit Road over Branch Northwest River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Benefit Road over Branch Northwest River carry?
About 1,314 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Benefit Road over Branch Northwest River?
The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Benefit Road over Branch Northwest River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.