Gloria Road over Cooper Ditch
GoodChesapeake city, Virginia · 0.06HILLWL RD0.03ETHERIDG · Structure no. 000000000021822
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 132 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,746
- 1986 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gloria Road over Cooper Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gloria Road over Cooper Ditch in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,746 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2042. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Gloria Road over Cooper Ditch built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gloria Road over Cooper 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Gloria Road over Cooper Ditch carry?
About 1,746 vehicles per day (1986 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Gloria Road over Cooper Ditch?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Gloria Road over Cooper Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.