US Bridges

Shore Drive over Lake Whitehurst

Fair

Norfolk city, Virginia · 0.54 to 166 /0.65 to 170 · Structure no. 000000000020809

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,875
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shore Drive over Lake Whitehurst is a concrete culvert carrying Shore Drive over Lake Whitehurst in Norfolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 26,875 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32,799 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesShore Drive
CrossesLake Whitehurst
Location0.54 to 166 /0.65 to 170
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyNorfolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.91019, -76.18662
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,875 (2022)
Projected traffic32,799 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Shore Drive over Lake Whitehurst built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shore Drive over Lake Whitehurst in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Shore Drive over Lake Whitehurst carry?

About 26,875 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Shore Drive over Lake Whitehurst?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Shore Drive over Lake Whitehurst?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.