US Bridges

Dam Neck Road over Drainage Canal

Fair

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 2.00GEN Bt BL/.05ENT Nav · Structure no. 000000000022167

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,800
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dam Neck Road over Drainage Canal is a concrete slab carrying Dam Neck Road over Drainage Canal in Virginia Beach city, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 15,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,132 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesDam Neck Road
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location2.00GEN Bt BL/.05ENT Nav
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVirginia Beach city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.78366, -75.96398
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,800 (2022)
Projected traffic17,132 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$455 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dam Neck Road over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dam Neck Road over Drainage Canal 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Dam Neck Road over Drainage Canal carry?

About 15,800 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Dam Neck Road over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Dam Neck Road over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.