US Bridges

Joshua Lane over Lake Cohoon

Fair

Suffolk city, Virginia · 0.85 to 634 / 0.75 to 636 · Structure no. 000000000022160

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
338
2002 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joshua Lane over Lake Cohoon is a concrete culvert carrying Joshua Lane over Lake Cohoon 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 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 338 vehicles a day, projected to reach 411 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesJoshua Lane
CrossesLake Cohoon
Location0.85 to 634 / 0.75 to 636
RouteCity Street 736
CountySuffolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.77016, -76.66003
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 traffic338 (2002)
Projected traffic411 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Joshua Lane over Lake Cohoon built?

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

What condition is Joshua Lane over Lake Cohoon 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Joshua Lane over Lake Cohoon carry?

About 338 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Joshua Lane over Lake Cohoon?

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

Who owns Joshua Lane over Lake Cohoon?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.