US Bridges

Holland Road over Drainage Canal

Fair

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 0.13LYNNHAVEN0.51SHIPPS C · Structure no. 000000000022169

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
32,448
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holland Road over Drainage Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Holland Road over Drainage Canal in Virginia Beach city, Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 32,448 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32,653 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHolland Road
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location0.13LYNNHAVEN0.51SHIPPS C
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVirginia Beach city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.79861, -76.08483
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,448 (2022)
Projected traffic32,653 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Holland Road over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holland 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Holland Road over Drainage Canal carry?

About 32,448 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Holland Road over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Holland Road over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.