US Bridges

Woodlake Drive over Drainage Channel

Good

Chesapeake city, Virginia · 0.10GRBRRD 0.10OLD Grbrrd · Structure no. 000000000024203

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,157
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodlake Drive over Drainage Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Woodlake Drive over Drainage Channel in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 21,157 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,244 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWoodlake Drive
CrossesDrainage Channel
Location0.10GRBRRD 0.10OLD Grbrrd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.79058, -76.2352
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,157 (2022)
Projected traffic24,244 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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 Woodlake Drive over Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodlake Drive over Drainage Channel 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 Woodlake Drive over Drainage Channel carry?

About 21,157 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Woodlake Drive over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Woodlake Drive over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.