US Bridges

South Boulevard over Over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 0.27EDWIN DR.0.32COLONIAL · Structure no. 000000000022173

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,462
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Boulevard over Over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying South Boulevard over Over Drainage Ditch 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 3,462 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,860 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Boulevard
CrossesOver Drainage Ditch
Location0.27EDWIN DR.0.32COLONIAL
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVirginia Beach city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.83217, -76.12072
Functional classUrban Collector

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 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 rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,462 (2022)
Projected traffic3,860 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 South Boulevard over Over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is South Boulevard over Over Drainage Ditch 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 South Boulevard over Over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 3,462 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is South Boulevard over Over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns South Boulevard over Over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.