Luray Street over Dismal Swamp Canal Spwy
GoodChesapeake city, Virginia · 00.08 to 17/00.15 Deadend · Structure no. 000000000024742
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 1996 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Luray Street over Dismal Swamp Canal Spwy is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Luray Street over Dismal Swamp Canal Spwy in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 21 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Luray Street over Dismal Swamp Canal Spwy built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Luray Street over Dismal Swamp Canal Spwy 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Luray Street over Dismal Swamp Canal Spwy carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Luray Street over Dismal Swamp Canal Spwy?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Luray Street over Dismal Swamp Canal Spwy?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.