US Bridges

Copper Knoll Lane over Trib Ches & Albem Canal

Good

Chesapeake city, Virginia · .4 MI to Taylor Road · Structure no. 000000000030280

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Copper Knoll Lane over Trib Ches & Albem Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Copper Knoll Lane over Trib Ches & Albem Canal in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesCopper Knoll Lane
CrossesTrib Ches & Albem Canal
Location.4 MI to Taylor Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.73309, -76.20315
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2014)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Copper Knoll Lane over Trib Ches & Albem Canal built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Copper Knoll Lane over Trib Ches & Albem 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 2024.

How much traffic does Copper Knoll Lane over Trib Ches & Albem Canal carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Copper Knoll Lane over Trib Ches & Albem Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Copper Knoll Lane over Trib Ches & Albem Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.