US Bridges

Saint Brides Road over Lead Ditch

Good

Chesapeake city, Virginia · 0.5 Taft /0.9 Battlefield · Structure no. 000000000029359

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
830
2002 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saint Brides Road over Lead Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Saint Brides Road over Lead Ditch in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 830 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSaint Brides Road
CrossesLead Ditch
Location0.5 Taft /0.9 Battlefield
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChesapeake city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.604, -76.22594
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2002)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 Saint Brides Road over Lead Ditch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saint Brides Road over Lead Ditch 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 2023.

How much traffic does Saint Brides Road over Lead Ditch carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Saint Brides Road over Lead Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Saint Brides Road over Lead Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.