US Bridges

Dominion Blvd Sbl over Route 165 Cedar Road

Good

Chesapeake city, Virginia · Dominion over Cedar RD · Structure no. 000000000028792

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
500 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,634
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dominion Blvd Sbl over Route 165 Cedar Road is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dominion Blvd Sbl over Route 165 Cedar Road in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 11,634 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,987 by 2042. The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDominion Blvd Sbl
CrossesRoute 165 Cedar Road
LocationDominion over Cedar RD
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyChesapeake city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.7278, -76.30242
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length500 ft (152.4 m)
Longest span198 ft (60.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,634 (2022)
Projected traffic16,987 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dominion Blvd Sbl over Route 165 Cedar Road built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dominion Blvd Sbl over Route 165 Cedar Road 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Dominion Blvd Sbl over Route 165 Cedar Road carry?

About 11,634 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Dominion Blvd Sbl over Route 165 Cedar Road?

The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long with a longest span of 198 ft (60.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Dominion Blvd Sbl over Route 165 Cedar Road?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.