Rotunda Ave. over Trib. Goose Creek
PoorChesapeake city, Virginia · 0.25 to 13 / 2.00GRNWD DR · Structure no. 000000000021821
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 713
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rotunda Ave. over Trib. Goose Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rotunda Ave. over Trib. Goose Creek in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 713 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,041 by 2045. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 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 Rotunda Ave. over Trib. Goose Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rotunda Ave. over Trib. Goose 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Rotunda Ave. over Trib. Goose Creek carry?
About 713 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Rotunda Ave. over Trib. Goose Creek?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Rotunda Ave. over Trib. Goose Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.