US Bridges

G Wash. HWY over Deep Creek

Good

Chesapeake city, Virginia · 1.8 to 13 / 0.46 to 165 · Structure no. 000000000029531

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,578
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

G Wash. HWY over Deep Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying G Wash. HWY over Deep Creek in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 31,578 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41,769 by 2042. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesG Wash. HWY
CrossesDeep Creek
Location1.8 to 13 / 0.46 to 165
RouteU.S. Route 17
Coordinates36.74642, -76.3462
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,578 (2022)
Projected traffic41,769 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 G Wash. HWY over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is G Wash. HWY over Deep 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does G Wash. HWY over Deep Creek carry?

About 31,578 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is G Wash. HWY over Deep Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns G Wash. HWY over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.