US Bridges

Exeter Drive over Lake Prince

Fair

Suffolk city, Virginia · 0.25 to 611 / 0.55 to 604 · Structure no. 000000000022104

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
537
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Exeter Drive over Lake Prince is a concrete continuous slab carrying Exeter Drive over Lake Prince in Suffolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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.

It carries about 537 vehicles a day, projected to reach 967 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesExeter Drive
CrossesLake Prince
Location0.25 to 611 / 0.55 to 604
RouteCity Street 606
CountySuffolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.80933, -76.65444
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic537 (2005)
Projected traffic967 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Exeter Drive over Lake Prince built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Exeter 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Exeter Drive over Lake Prince carry?

About 537 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Exeter Drive over Lake Prince?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Exeter Drive over Lake Prince?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.