US Bridges

Benefit Road over Lead Ditch

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Chesapeake city, Virginia · 0.10st.BRIDE/0.10SIGN-PIN · Structure no. 000000000031198

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,127
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Benefit Road over Lead Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Benefit Road over Lead Ditch in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 3,127 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,565 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBenefit Road
CrossesLead Ditch
Location0.10st.BRIDE/0.10SIGN-PIN
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChesapeake city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.63337, -76.24403
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionAugust 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 rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,127 (2022)
Projected traffic4,565 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 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$158 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Benefit Road over Lead Ditch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Benefit 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Benefit Road over Lead Ditch carry?

About 3,127 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Benefit Road over Lead Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Benefit Road over Lead Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.