US Bridges

Battlefield Blvd. over C&a Canal

Good

Chesapeake city, Virginia · 0.30 to 165 /0.94 to 190 · Structure no. 000000000027874

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
280 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,710
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Battlefield Blvd. over C&a Canal is a steel movable - bascule carrying Battlefield Blvd. over C&a Canal in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 32,710 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34,900 by 2045. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBattlefield Blvd.
CrossesC&a Canal
Location0.30 to 165 /0.94 to 190
RouteState Highway 168
CountyChesapeake city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.72061, -76.24004
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span253 ft (77.1 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,710 (2022)
Projected traffic34,900 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Battlefield Blvd. over C&a Canal built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Battlefield Blvd. over C&a Canal 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Battlefield Blvd. over C&a Canal carry?

About 32,710 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Battlefield Blvd. over C&a Canal?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 253 ft (77.1 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Battlefield Blvd. over C&a Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.