Number Ten Lane over Lindsey Drainage Canal
PoorChesapeake city, Virginia · 1.40 to 17 /0.90WEST Roa · Structure no. 000000000021816
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,652
- 1988 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Number Ten Lane over Lindsey Drainage Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Number Ten Lane over Lindsey Drainage Canal in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 1,652 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Number Ten Lane over Lindsey Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Number Ten Lane over Lindsey Drainage Canal 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Number Ten Lane over Lindsey Drainage Canal carry?
About 1,652 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Number Ten Lane over Lindsey Drainage Canal?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Number Ten Lane over Lindsey Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.