Indian River Road over Indian River
PoorChesapeake city, Virginia · 0.77ECL NORF/0.84WCL Va B · Structure no. 000000000021935
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 584 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,822
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Indian River Road over Indian River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Indian River Road over Indian River in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 22,822 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24,967 by 2045. The structure is 584 ft (177.9 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Indian River Road over Indian River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Indian River Road over Indian River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Indian River Road over Indian River carry?
About 22,822 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Indian River Road over Indian River?
The structure is 584 ft (177.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.
Who owns Indian River Road over Indian River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.