US Bridges

Dominion Boulevard over Lindsey Canal Drainage

Good

Chesapeake city, Virginia · .69 MI FR Eaglet Pkwy · Structure no. 000000000031759

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,226
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dominion Boulevard over Lindsey Canal Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Dominion Boulevard over Lindsey Canal Drainage in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 11,226 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,533 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesDominion Boulevard
CrossesLindsey Canal Drainage
Location.69 MI FR Eaglet Pkwy
RouteU.S. Route 17
Coordinates36.71151, -76.32815
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,226 (2022)
Projected traffic12,533 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 Dominion Boulevard over Lindsey Canal Drainage built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dominion Boulevard over Lindsey Canal Drainage 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Dominion Boulevard over Lindsey Canal Drainage carry?

About 11,226 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Dominion Boulevard over Lindsey Canal Drainage?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Dominion Boulevard over Lindsey Canal Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.