US Bridges

Mt. Pleasant Road over Coopers Ditch

Fair

Chesapeake city, Virginia · 7.24VA Bec CL/0.70 to 168 · Structure no. 000000000021877

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,453
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt. Pleasant Road over Coopers Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Mt. Pleasant Road over Coopers Ditch in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 18,453 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,210 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMt. Pleasant Road
CrossesCoopers Ditch
Location7.24VA Bec CL/0.70 to 168
RouteState Highway 165
CountyChesapeake city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.70503, -76.21442
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,453 (2022)
Projected traffic20,210 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt. Pleasant Road over Coopers Ditch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt. Pleasant Road over Coopers Ditch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Mt. Pleasant Road over Coopers Ditch carry?

About 18,453 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mt. Pleasant Road over Coopers Ditch?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mt. Pleasant Road over Coopers Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.