US Bridges

Cedar Road over Lindsey Drainage Canal

Good

Chesapeake city, Virginia · 1.55 to 104 / 2.18 to 17 · Structure no. 000000000028514

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,218
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Road over Lindsey Drainage Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Cedar Road over Lindsey Drainage Canal in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar Road
CrossesLindsey Drainage Canal
Location1.55 to 104 / 2.18 to 17
RouteCity Street 165
CountyChesapeake city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.71789, -76.32504
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,218 (2022)
Projected traffic3,588 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Cedar Road over Lindsey Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Road over Lindsey Drainage 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Cedar Road over Lindsey Drainage Canal carry?

About 3,218 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cedar Road over Lindsey Drainage Canal?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Road over Lindsey Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.