US Bridges

Ware Neck Drive over North Landing River

Good

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 0.17SALEM RD/0.17SPRUCE K · Structure no. 000000000022168

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
47 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1989 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ware Neck Drive over North Landing River is a steel culvert carrying Ware Neck Drive over North Landing River in Virginia Beach city, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 399 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWare Neck Drive
CrossesNorth Landing River
Location0.17SALEM RD/0.17SPRUCE K
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.77289, -76.1261
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 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 traffic100 (1989)
Projected traffic399 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Ware Neck Drive over North Landing River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ware Neck Drive over North Landing River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Ware Neck Drive over North Landing River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ware Neck Drive over North Landing River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ware Neck Drive over North Landing River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.