US Bridges

Is 64 & Hov over Drainage Canal

Fair

Chesapeake city, Virginia · Greenbrier Parkway Inter. · Structure no. 000000000021844

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43,806
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 64 & Hov over Drainage Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Is 64 & Hov over Drainage Canal in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 58 years old, older 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 6 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 43,806 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48,844 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 64 & Hov
CrossesDrainage Canal
LocationGreenbrier Parkway Inter.
RouteInterstate 64
CountyChesapeake city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.7849, -76.23309
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating84 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,806 (2022)
Projected traffic48,844 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 64 & Hov over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Is 64 & Hov over Drainage Canal 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Is 64 & Hov over Drainage Canal carry?

About 43,806 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Is 64 & Hov over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Is 64 & Hov over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.