Forest Road over Coopers Ditch
GoodChesapeake city, Virginia · 0.04HILWEL R /0.60DEADEND · Structure no. 000000000024202
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 73 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 210
- 1995 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Forest Road over Coopers Ditch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Forest Road over Coopers Ditch in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 Forest Road over Coopers Ditch built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Forest Road over Coopers 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Forest Road over Coopers Ditch carry?
About 210 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Forest Road over Coopers Ditch?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Forest Road over Coopers Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.