US Bridges

Park Lane RD over Bethel Reservoir

PoorClosed to traffic

Hampton city, Virginia · 0.2 MI W. Big Bethel Rd. · Structure no. AFVAMUHJ50170

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2008 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Park Lane RD over Bethel Reservoir is a concrete slab carrying Park Lane RD over Bethel Reservoir in Hampton city, Virginia. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2028. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Lane RD
CrossesBethel Reservoir
Location0.2 MI W. Big Bethel Rd.
CountyHampton city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.09183, -76.42772
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2008)
Projected traffic120 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerAir Force
Maintained byAir Force
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 Park Lane RD over Bethel Reservoir built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Lane RD over Bethel Reservoir in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Park Lane RD over Bethel Reservoir carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Park Lane RD over Bethel Reservoir?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Park Lane RD over Bethel Reservoir?

It is owned by the Air Force.