US Bridges

Etheridge Manor Bd over Coopers Ditch

Good

Chesapeake city, Virginia · 00.07 Mi. Hillwell RD · Structure no. 000000000021805

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
1986 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Etheridge Manor Bd over Coopers Ditch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Etheridge Manor Bd over Coopers Ditch in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEtheridge Manor Bd
CrossesCoopers Ditch
Location00.07 Mi. Hillwell RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.68773, -76.22063
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating67.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (1986)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$100 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Etheridge Manor Bd over Coopers Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Etheridge Manor Bd over Coopers Ditch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Etheridge Manor Bd over Coopers Ditch carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (1986 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Etheridge Manor Bd over Coopers Ditch?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Etheridge Manor Bd over Coopers Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.