Cedar Road over Bells Mill Creek
GoodChesapeake city, Virginia · 0.35 Bel M RD/1.90 to 104 · Structure no. 000000000026696
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,218
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cedar Road over Bells Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cedar Road over Bells Mill Creek in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 3,218 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,588 by 2045. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cedar Road over Bells Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cedar Road over Bells Mill Creek 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 2023.
How much traffic does Cedar Road over Bells Mill Creek carry?
About 3,218 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Cedar Road over Bells Mill Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.
Who owns Cedar Road over Bells Mill Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.