US Bridges

Lake Prince Drive over Lake Prince

FairPosted for load

Suffolk city, Virginia · 1.0 to 605_/ 0.50 to 606 · Structure no. 000000000022099

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
226 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,208
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Prince Drive over Lake Prince is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Prince Drive over Lake Prince in Suffolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 1,208 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,478 by 2042. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Prince Drive
CrossesLake Prince
Location1.0 to 605_/ 0.50 to 606
RouteCity Street 604
CountySuffolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.80616, -76.64464
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,208 (2022)
Projected traffic1,478 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$655 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Prince Drive over Lake Prince built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Prince Drive over Lake Prince 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Prince Drive over Lake Prince carry?

About 1,208 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lake Prince Drive over Lake Prince?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Prince Drive over Lake Prince?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.