US Bridges

Holland Road over Lake Meade

FairPosted for load

Suffolk city, Virginia · 0.26 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 337 · Structure no. 000000000022030

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,465
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holland Road over Lake Meade is a concrete tee beam carrying Holland Road over Lake Meade in Suffolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,465 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,438 by 2045. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesHolland Road
CrossesLake Meade
Location0.26 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 337
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountySuffolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.73101, -76.60429
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,465 (2022)
Projected traffic9,438 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$296 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Holland Road over Lake Meade built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holland Road over Lake Meade 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Holland Road over Lake Meade carry?

About 8,465 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Holland Road over Lake Meade?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Holland Road over Lake Meade?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.